International Fellow Program, Center for Life Sciences (CLS), Beijing, China, 2026.
Center for Life Sciences (CLS) at Peking universities invites application for its International Fellow program.

The Center for Life Sciences (CLS) at Peking University, Beijing, China, invites applications for its prestigious International Fellow Program 2026. As one of China’s most vibrant and interdisciplinary life science centers, CLS is seeking outstanding young scientists with exceptional potential to conduct creative, long-term research. Nature Careers

Position Details

• Employer: Center for Life Sciences (CLS)

• Location: Beijing, China

• Discipline: Life Science

• Job Type: Postdoctoral (International Fellow)

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Duration: 5 years (Fixed term, with mid-term review)

• Qualification Required: PhD

• Sector: Academia

• Salary: Internationally competitive salary package

• Application Deadline: 25 June 2026

Program Objectives

The CLS International Fellow Program aims to recruit talented young scientists from around the world, regardless of nationality, race, or ethnic background. The program provides an excellent research environment and strong support for career advancement.

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

• Fresh PhD graduates

• Young postdoctoral researchers

• Researchers in all fields of fundamental life sciences and related interdisciplinary areas

Benefits & Opportunities

Successful applicants will receive:

• Freedom to conduct independent research

• Opportunity to collaborate with CLS Principal Investigators (PIs)

• Funding and laboratory space to establish a semi-independent research lab

• Access to outstanding core research facilities

• Internationally competitive compensation package

• Mentoring and career development support

• Networking opportunities within China and globally

• Access to award-winning kindergartens and exceptional elementary schools for children

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents in a single PDF file:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Brief summary of past research accomplishments

4. Brief description of future research plan

5. Full text of five representative publications

6. List of at least three referees

Submission Information

Please send your complete application to:

Ms. Wenting Liu
Peking University
Email: gsmkyb@pku.edu.cn

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious young scientists to establish independent research careers in a dynamic and internationally competitive environment in Beijing, China.