The Harbin Institute of Technology Beijing Research Institute (HIT-BRI) is a key strategic platform initiative that anchors HIT's long-term vision and future-oriented growth. Beyond its institutional mandate, it serves as a pivotal bridge, deepening HIT's engagement in Beijing's emergence as a global science and technology innovation hub while driving the implementation of major national strategies.
Located in Shijingshan district, Beijing, HIT-BRI leverages HIT's strong research capabilities and expertise in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent manufacturing, aerospace, and new materials. It is committed to establishing itself as a hub for cutting-edge scientific and technological innovation, an accelerator for technology transfer and research commercialization, and a premier hub for attracting and cultivating top-tier talent.
HIT-BRI is led by Han Jiecai, president of HIT and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). More than 30 academicians from CAS and the Chinese Academy of Engineering contribute to the institute as chief scientists, academic advisors, and adjunct mentors. Together, they provide high-level expertise and guidance to support researchers in undertaking major national strategic missions and advancing cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
The institute's initial research infrastructure features five national-level and two provincial- or ministerial-level research and experimental platforms, providing a strong foundation for organized research and the pursuit of breakthroughs in critical and core technologies. The institute is also developing a multifunctional innovation complex that integrates research and office facilities, experimental R&D, academic exchange, industrial incubation, exhibitions, and other functions. The complex aims to create an integrated environment to support talent development, scientific research, technology transfer, and international academic and industry collaboration.
Recruitment Fields
Driven by future industries such as quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen energy and nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, and sixth-generation mobile communications (6G), HIT-BRI focuses on fundamental disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, while strategically advancing research in key areas including artificial intelligence, robotics and intelligent manufacturing, aerospace, new materials, and financial technology.
HIT-BRI welcomes outstanding scholars from around the world to engage in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. The institute gives scholars a high degree of autonomy in shaping their research directions and supports them in pursuing original and pioneering research.
Recruitment Positions
(1) Top-tier talent
This position is open to top-tier scientific and technological talent who have made major original academic achievements or achieved breakthroughs in critical technologies in their respective fields, demonstrate global leadership and a forward-looking strategic vision, and can lead major science and technology missions and drive leapfrog development in their disciplines.
Remuneration and benefits:
Package benchmarked against world-class universities, with specific arrangements negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
(2) Leading talent
This position is open to academic leaders who address the frontiers of world science and technology, major areas of economic development, major national needs, and people's health and well-being. Candidates should be capable of conducting high-level original research in fundamental science or critical and core technology development and leading teams to produce high-impact research outcomes.
Remuneration and benefits:
Package benchmarked against world-class universities, with specific arrangements negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
(3) Outstanding talent
This position is open to outstanding experts and scholars from China and abroad who possess a broad international academic perspective and strong innovation capabilities, are capable of independently conducting original and technology-oriented research, and have the potential to develop into leading experts in their respective fields.
Remuneration and benefits:
· Position
Appointment as a full professor with public-institution staffing status; eligibility to serve as a PhD supervisor will be granted, with a guaranteed PhD student enrollment quota.
· Salary
Internationally competitive and domestically leading compensation, with eligibility for additional performance-based bonuses (uncapped).
· Research Support
Generous start-up research funding based on the appointment conditions; provision of ample research and laboratory space; support for applying to establish a Young Scientists Studio; priority recommendation for Shijingshan district key technology "open competition" projects, with funding support of up to 5 million yuan ($743,996.46); priority recommendation for Shijingshan district "Excellence Team" program, with funding support of up to 3 million yuan.
· Housing
Eligible candidates may apply for a talent apartment under the relevant policies, with rent waived during the appointment period.
· Other Support
Assistance with Beijing talent-based household registration under relevant policies; inclusion in the Shijingshan district talent service and support system, with access to priority medical services and coordinated support for children's access to high-quality compulsory education.
(4) Young talent
This position is open to outstanding young scholars from China and abroad who have achieved high-level research outcomes, are committed to exploring cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research areas, and demonstrate strong potential to develop into outstanding talent.
Remuneration and benefits:
·Position
Appointment as an associate professor with public-institution staffing status; eligibility to apply for qualification as a PhD supervisor.
· Salary
Internationally competitive and domestically leading compensation, with eligibility for additional performance-based bonuses (uncapped).
·Research Support
Ample start-up research funding; priority recommendation for various Beijing municipal talent programs; priority recommendation for Shijingshan district "Jingxian Talent" program, with funding support of up to 1 million yuan.
· Housing
Eligible candidates may apply for a talent apartment under the relevant policies.
· Other Support
Assistance with Beijing talent-based household registration or applications for a Beijing Work Residence Permit under relevant policies. Qualified candidates may join the Shijingshan district talent service and support system, with access to priority medical services and coordinated support for children's access to high-quality compulsory education.
(5) Postdoctoral research associate
This position welcomes outstanding young PhD holders from China and abroad who have achieved notable research outcomes, possess a strong academic background, and demonstrate significant development potential. Applicants are generally expected to be under 32 years of age.
Remuneration and benefits:
· Salary
Internationally competitive and domestically leading compensation. Candidates approved for the National Funded Postdoctoral Researcher Program, including the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program, will receive the corresponding compensation package, up to 500,000 yuan per year during the funding period.
· Research Support
Start-up research funding and assistance with applications for relevant national and local research programs and funding.
· Housing
Eligible candidates may apply for a talent apartment under the relevant policies.
· Other Support
Outstanding postdoctoral researchers will be given priority consideration for retention by the institute upon completion of the postdoctoral appointment, and assistance with household registration procedures upon completion of the postdoctoral appointment under relevant policies.
Application Procedure
Application Materials
1.Position Application Form. Please refer to the attached template.
2.Supporting Materials for Representative Achievements. The supporting materials must match the representative achievements listed in the Position Application Form.
Submission
Please submit all application materials to sunyanqun@hit.edu.cn.
Email subject: Position Applied For + Research Area + Name
Contact: Ms Sun
Tel: +86-18519705060
