I. Group Introduction
Led by Founding Professor Zhaojun Han at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Ningbo, the research group aims to build a world‑leading team for green‑energy and environmental‑materials R&D. It delivers solutions covering nanotechnology, electrochemistry, energy storage (supercapacitors and batteries), green hydrogen, carbon neutrality and related fields.
Professor Zhaojun Han is a national high‑level talent and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). Prior to returning to China in 2025, he served as Chief Scientist and Laboratory Leader of the Nanomaterials Laboratory at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). He also held concurrent faculty appointments at the University of New South Wales and Queensland University of Technology, Australia. He has published more than 200 SCI‑indexed papers, with over 14 000 citations on Google Scholar and an H‑index of 68. His honors and awards include the Australian Future Fellowship, DECRA (Discovery Early Career Researcher Award), being named among Australia’s Top 40 Most Influential Asian‑Australians Under 40, and the Julius Career Award.
Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=qE6UcI4AAAAJ&hl=en&inst=7289110936595769722
II. Research Areas
Green hydrogen: non‑noble‑metal or single‑atom catalysts for HER and OER;
Carbon neutrality: electrochemical capture and conversion of CO₂, catalyst design, single‑product selectivity, etc.;
Electrochemical synthesis of high‑value chemicals, including electro‑X conversion;
Carbon nanomaterials for multi‑functional energy‑storage devices: structural supercapacitors / batteries, aqueous batteries, moisture‑enabled power generation, and others.
III. Postdoctoral Positions (Open on a rolling basis)
Qualifications
Patriotic and law‑abiding; observe university rules and regulations; uphold academic integrity, self‑discipline, fairness and integrity in conduct.
Hold or are about to obtain a doctoral degree; generally under 35 years of age.
Have research experience and academic background in electrocatalysis.
Possess solid academic credentials, strong independent thinking, research capability and innovation mindset. Preference will be given to candidates with high‑quality publications or principal‑investigator experience for national / provincial research projects.
Demonstrate competence in English literature review, academic communication and scientific writing, as well as good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Job Responsibilities
Jointly formulate research plans with the principal investigator, conduct relatively independent research and publish high‑impact academic papers.
Assist the group in applying for national and local research grants; actively apply as principal investigator for NSFC and other competitive research programs at national, provincial and municipal levels.
Support the supervision of PhD, master’s and undergraduate students.
Participate in laboratory construction and daily management.
Compensation & Benefits
Pre‑tax total annual salary: RMB 325 000‑525 000 (including local government living allowances for in‑station postdocs).
Social insurance and housing fund, paid annual leave, holiday benefits. Priority access to government‑subsidized talent apartments (ready‑for‑occupancy).
Eligible to apply for research funding subsidies of up to RMB 200 000 from local government during the postdoctoral appointment.
For projects funded by NSFC, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or provincial postdoctoral programs, Ningbo provides 1:1 matching funds.
Postdocs who take up employment in Ningbo upon completion of their appointment are eligible for subsidies of up to RMB 600 000.
IV. PhD Openings (Open on a rolling basis)
PhD candidates will be jointly trained by Eastern Institute of Technology together with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Science and Technology of China, or The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Upon graduation, the degree and diploma will be awarded by the partner university (SJTU / USTC / PolyU HK).
Admission Requirements
Passion for scientific research, commitment to academic ethics, strong sense of responsibility, team spirit and good communication skills.
Background in electrochemistry, catalysis, physical chemistry, materials science or related disciplines.
Solid research literacy and proficiency in English reading, writing and academic communication.
Satisfy the hard admission requirements set by Eastern Institute of Technology and the partner university.
Application Procedure for Postdoctoral / PhD Candidates
Please send your curriculum vitae (including expected start date, personal information, education & research experience, major research outputs, publication list, etc.) to zjhan@eitech.edu.cn. Please indicate “Position Applied for + Your Full Name” in the email subject. Short‑listed applicants will be notified for interviews after preliminary screening.