Postdoctoral Position in Environmental Nanogeochemistry: Peking University’s Environmental Science and Engineering Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Dr. Yandi Hu. The group focuses on environmental nanogeochemistry, specifically studying mineral-fluid interfacial reactions and nanoparticle-organic matter interactions in the global carbon cycle.
Postdoctoral Research Position in Environmental Nanogeochemistry
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Environmental Nanogeochemistry
Location: Peking University, Beijing, China
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- Strong interest in chemistry and related fields.
- Preferred experience in dynamic light scattering, FTIR spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, ICP-MS, SEM, AFM, and/or TEM.
- A strong publication record, preferably as a first-author in top journals.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral researcher will work on one or more of the following topics:
- Investigating the mechanisms of mineral-fluid interfacial reactions for soil heavy metal mobilization.
- Studying the reactions between nanoparticles/minerals and organic matter in the global carbon cycle.
The researcher will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications in leading scientific journals.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary, including insurance and housing fund, as per Peking University postdoctoral management policies.
- Applicants with strong publication records (e.g., first-author publications in ES&T, WR, or GCA) or Ph.D. degrees from top universities will be assisted in applying for the prestigious Peking University BOYA Postdoctoral Program or International Postdoctoral Program.
- The research group has successfully helped applicants secure highly competitive postdoc fellowships with high salaries.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- One representative publication
- Contact information of three references
Send the application to Dr. Yandi Hu at huyandi@pku.edu.cn.
Last Date to Apply: August 2025 (for Fall application)
For more details about Dr. Hu’s research group, visit: http://scholar.pku.edu.cn/huyandi.
