Recently, the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo) welcomes a distinguished scholar to its faculty. Professor Yixin Lu, Fellow of the Singapore National Academy of Science, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Provost’s Chair Professor at the National University of Singapore, will return to China on a full-time basis in January 2027 to join the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo) as a Chair Professor. Professor Lu’s appointment will greatly boost the school’s research innovation and international standing in chemistry and related interdisciplinary fields.
Pioneering Catalysis and Synthesis with Global Academic Influence
Professor Yixin Lu is a leading scholar in the fields of organocatalysis and asymmetric catalysis worldwide, and also serves as President of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry. Since establishing his independent research group at the National University of Singapore in 2003, he has published more than 200 papers in top international journals and made outstanding contributions to organocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis and synthesis. In recognition of his profound academic achievements, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the National Research Foundation (NRF) Research Fellowship (Singapore), the AsianCore Program Lectureship Award, the Young Scientist Award / Distinguished Scientist Award from the Faculty of Science of the National University of Singapore, and the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry–GlaxoSmithKline Medal for Organic Chemistry. He also serves on the editorial boards, advisory boards and as associate editor for several international chemistry journals, and has led multiple major research projects as the principal investigator.
[Personal Homepage] https://chemistry.nus.edu.sg/people/lu-yixin03
Embarking on New Frontiers of Interdisciplinary Research at Eastern Institute of Technology
Upon joining the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo), Professor Yixin Lu will continue and expand his research in asymmetric catalysis and synthesis, medicinal chemistry, green manufacturing and sustainable chemistry, together with other major interdisciplinary scientific areas. Supported by the school’s state-of-the-art laboratories and experimental platforms, first-class instrumentation and ample research funding, Professor Lu’s research group aims to address core scientific challenges in these fields and advance the translational application of relevant discoveries.
Global Talent Recruitment: Multiple Open Positions Available in Lu’s Research Group
Hosted by the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo), Professor Yixin Lu’s research group is now recruiting Postdoctoral Researchers, PhD Students and Research Assistants. Outstanding candidates with relevant backgrounds who aspire to conduct innovative research in asymmetric catalysis, metal catalysis, sustainable chemistry, green chemistry and medicinal chemistry are warmly encouraged to apply!
Recruitment Details
(1) Postdoctoral Researcher
Requirements:
Generally under 35 years old; PhD obtained or to be obtained within the past three years.
Solid academic background and independent research capacity. Preference will be given to candidates with high-quality first-author or corresponding-author publications, or experience leading national / provincial research projects.
Good capabilities in English literature survey, academic writing and presentation, as well as teamwork and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pre-tax total annual salary: 300,000–500,000 RMB (including government subsidies).
Social insurance and housing fund, paid annual leave and holiday benefits.
Priority access to government talent apartments (furnished, ready for move-in) during the postdoctoral appointment.
Eligible to apply for research funding support of up to 200,000 RMB from local government.
For recipients of national or provincial postdoctoral fellowships, Ningbo government provides a 1:1 matching fund.
Career Development: Exceptional postdocs may be recommended for Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor positions upon completion of their fellowship. Postdocs who take up employment in enterprises or public institutions in Ningbo after their term can apply for talent subsidies of up to 600,000 RMB from Ningbo. Note: Government policies are subject to change; the latest official version shall prevail.
(2) PhD Students (Intake in August 2027)
This is a joint training program with a 4-year duration. Candidates study at the partner university in the first year and carry out research at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo) for the subsequent three years. A PhD degree will be awarded by the partner university upon graduation.
Joint program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University: PhD degree awarded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Joint program with University of Science and Technology of China: PhD degree awarded by the University of Science and Technology of China.
Support Package: Please refer to the official joint-training PhD admission brochure of Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo) for detailed requirements. Competitive research assistant stipends will be provided during the candidate’s research at EIT. Opportunities for overseas exchange are available, and active support will be offered for attendance at academic conferences and visits worldwide.
(3) Research Assistant (Candidates intending to pursue PhD studies are preferred)
Remuneration is determined comprehensively based on educational background, work experience and disciplinary expertise. Social insurance, housing fund and other benefits are provided; specific terms to be discussed at interview.
High-performing candidates will be recommended to pursue PhD studies within this group or at other universities at home and abroad.
Contact Information
Please submit your CV (including education, work experience, research achievements, publications and awards), full texts of representative papers and other supporting documents to the recruitment email: lugroup.eit.recruitment@gmail.com.
Email subject format: Position Applied – Research Direction – Full Name – Institution of Graduation
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