The School of Environment and Energy (SEE) is affiliated with the Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, the only off-campus branch of Peking University. Established in 2001 as a joint initiative between Peking University and the Municipal Government of Shenzhen, PKU Shenzhen integrates the university’s academic tradition of “freedom of thought and inclusiveness” with Shenzhen’s pioneering and innovative spirit. Located in the vibrant Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, PKU Shenzhen is committed to interdisciplinary excellence, applied scholarship, and international standards. It serves as a strategic platform supporting China’s advancement in new engineering disciplines and critical core technologies. Science Careers
Employer: School of Environment and Energy (SEE), Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
Location: PKU Shenzhen – In the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), China’s most dynamic innovation hub
Salary: Internationally competitive salary package with full support for national and local talent program applications
Closing Date: April 4, 2026
Discipline: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physical Sciences, Climate Change, Engineering, Renewable Energy
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Faculty, Group Leader / Principal Investigator, Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Organization Type: Academia
School of Environment and Energy
SEE is building a first-class discipline in Environmental Science and Engineering in collaboration with Peking University’s main campus. The school aligns with national strategic priorities such as:
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Ecological civilization construction
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Carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals
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Sustainable development of the Greater Bay Area
The school focuses on:
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River and ocean ecological environments
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Pollution reduction and carbon emission reduction technologies
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Regional air pollution control
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Study of All Material Fluxes (AMFs) of rivers and oceans
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Integration of basic research, technological innovation, and policy support
SEE is now advancing its “Talent-Strengthening School” strategy and invites visionary scholars to join as tenure-track/tenured faculty and senior research scientists.
Research Areas
Successful candidates will establish and lead independent research programs in strategic areas including but not limited to:
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Environmental Engineering
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Sustainable Energy and Management
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Environmental Big Data
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Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Systems
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Climate Change and Clean Energy Technologies
A World-Class Platform
Conduct pioneering research within Peking University’s elite academic ecosystem in Shenzhen, a global center of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Substantial Start-Up Support
Generous and competitive start-up packages with institutional assistance for national and regional talent programs and research grants.
Full Academic Independence
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Establish and lead independent research teams
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Guaranteed Ph.D. student quotas
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Postdoctoral fellow positions
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Resources to recruit research staff
Comprehensive Benefits
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Highly competitive salary
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Ample laboratory and office space
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Housing assistance
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Premium healthcare coverage
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Support for children’s education
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should:
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Hold a doctoral degree in environmental or related disciplines
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Demonstrate outstanding research and teaching capacity
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Have formal teaching or research positions (including postdoctoral experience) at reputable universities, research institutions, or R&D departments of well-known enterprises
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Uphold academic integrity and comply with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China
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Show strong dedication to education and academic excellence
Outstanding candidates will be considered for tenure-track positions.
Application Deadline: April 4, 2026
This is a call to scholars who aspire to shape the next generation of solutions for global challenges in environmental sustainability, pollution control, climate change, and clean energy.