Faculty Positions& Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Optical and Electronic Information, HUST

Ⅰ. Overview of the School of Optical and Electronic Information, HUST

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive research university located in Wuhan, China under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education. It is a participant university of the former “985” Project in China, and also one of the first universities approved under the national “Double First-Class” Initiative, China’s “Excellence Initiative” for institutions of higher education.

The history of the School of Optical and Electronic Information (SOEI) can be traced back to the Optical Instrument Teaching and Research Group and Laser Research Group of the Department of Mechanics 1 established by the Huazhong Institute of Technology (now the Huazhong University of Science and Technology) in 1971. The school started the professional development of laser and optoelectronics earlier in China. In the late 1990s, Professor Huang Dexiu of SOEI wrote to the authorities of Hubei Province and Wuhan City to offer his suggestions and promote the construction of “Optics Valley of China”. He was known as the initiator of “Optics Valley of China, Wuhan”. SOEI is responsible for the construction of “Optical Engineering”, which is classified as a first-class national key discipline. Since 2018, SOEI has consistently secured the top spot in the Shanghai Ranking for the discipline of “Optical Engineering” within China, and it has continued to uphold its dominant position within the nation. In 2017 and 2021, the discipline of “Optical Engineering” was chosen to be part of the national construction of Double First Class disciplines, in the first and second rounds, respectively. HUST proposed to build a “first-class discipline group of optoelectronic information” with a focus on optical engineering and the proposal has been approved by the Ministry of Education.

More information about the School of Optical and Electronic Information is available at:

http://oei.hust.edu.cn/

http://english.oei.hust.edu.cn/

 

Ⅱ. Research Areas of the Open Positions

We warmly welcome outstanding talents from home and abroad to join us.

Applicants from the following priority areas are encouraged to apply: optical engineering, electronic science and technology, and other natural science disciplines. The preferred research areas and requirements are as follows

Preferred Research Areas	Fields of Recruitment
Optical Communication	Free-space optical communication, high-speed optical communication, etc.
AI for Optics	Artificial Intelligence, computational optics, AI-supported optics or electronics
Optoelectronic Chips and Integration	Optoelectronic devices, integration, circuit design and control, packaging and testing, etc.
Photoelectric Detection and Display	Infrared detection, new types of displays such as micro displays, etc.
Laser Technology	Laser technology, optoelectronics, etc.
Quantum Optics	Quantum optics, photonics, etc.
Optical Instrument	Optical precision instruments, optoelectronics technology, etc.
RF and Microwave Technology	Antennas, filters, RF chip technology, electromagnetic metamaterials, etc.
Optoelectronic Materials and Devices	Microwave dielectric ceramic, transparent materials, photonic crystals, etc.
Piezoelectric Materials and Ultrasonic Imaging	Piezoelectric materials, piezoelectric sensing, ultrasonic imaging technology, etc.

 

Ⅲ. Multiple positions keep open at all ranks

1. Professor and Associate Professor

The applicant should have world-class academic achievements, a global reputation in the research field, work experience in world-class universities or research institutes, and have excellent records of research performance, good teaching and research skills.

2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The applicant should have a doctorate degree, successful academic training experience and the potential to establish an independent research program.

IV. Salary, Start-up package and Fringe Benefits

1. Professor and Associate Professor

Internationally competitive remuneration packages and start-up package that includes long-term and sufficient research funds, ample laboratory space, excellent equipment as well as research support are offered, which will be determined by mutual agreement. The settling-in allowance, a generous housing option, a high-end medical care plan, a generous retirement pension, and schooling assistance for children will be provided.

Those who qualify for Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars Program initiated by the National Natural Science Foundation of China will be provided with a living allowance amounting to 500,000 RMB and research funds ranging from 1 to 3 million RMB. This financial aid will be granted in accordance with the government’s allocation policy with a 1:1 matching ratio. The state and the university provide 2 million RMB in settling-in allowance and housing subsidy in total.

2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The annual salary is no less than 250,000 RMB ( before tax, including social security and provident fund ). As per relevant policies, basic pension insurance, healthcare, housing, visa, and other necessary support will be provided.

V. Application Instructions

The application should include the following materials:

1. Cover letter: candidates should specify the rank to which that you apply, and describe your previous experience of relevance for the position.

2. Curriculum vitae: a complete education and work experience, with which a complete list of publications should be included.

3. Research Summary and Research Proposals

4. Other: For candidates who apply to postdoctoral research fellow, 3 letters of reference should be provided; Relevant supporting documents: Academic certificate, diploma, etc.

VI. Contact

For any questions concerning the application process, please contact:

Mr. Zhang

Tel: +86-27-87542593

E-mail: nyzhang@hust.edu.cn