Summary
The Research Group of Energy Infrastructure Resilience and Disaster Mitigation at Sichuan University is inviting applications from outstanding postdoctoral researchers across the globe. Led by Prof. Kaoshan Dai, a HaiNa Distinguished Professor and recipient of China’s National High-Level Talent Program, the group focuses on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in energy infrastructure resilience, disaster mitigation, structural reliability, and engineering AI.
The research team has successfully led more than 50 national and provincial projects and published over 200 high-impact research papers, with applications in major Belt and Road energy infrastructure projects.
Postdoctoral Positions in Energy Infrastructure Resilience & Disaster Mitigation at Sichuan University
Summary Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Institution | Sichuan University |
| Research Group | Energy Infrastructure Resilience & Disaster Mitigation |
| Location | Chengdu, China |
| Appointment Type | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Salary | Starting from RMB 180,000/year |
| Additional Support | Up to RMB 300,000/year under HaiNa Postdoctoral Program |
| Application Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Email Application |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Applicants with expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Mechanics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Computer Science
- Wind Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Applied Statistics
- Composite Materials
- Related interdisciplinary fields
Research Topics
- Numerical simulation and intelligent structural design
- Physics-data integrated hazard modeling
- Structural reliability and resilience
- Hybrid physical–numerical simulation
- Engineering AI foundation models
- FRP and advanced composite systems
Location
Chengdu, China
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates should possess a strong academic and research background in relevant engineering, computational, or interdisciplinary fields related to infrastructure resilience and disaster mitigation. Applicants with expertise in advanced simulation, AI-driven engineering systems, structural analysis, and composite materials are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Selected postdoctoral researchers will join an interdisciplinary research team working on advanced energy infrastructure resilience and disaster mitigation technologies. Researchers will contribute to high-impact projects involving intelligent structural systems, hazard modeling, resilience assessment, hybrid simulation methods, and AI-based engineering applications.
The position offers opportunities to collaborate on nationally funded research projects and contribute to internationally recognized research outputs.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting salary from RMB 180,000 per year
- Additional competitive talent support available
- Eligible candidates may receive up to RMB 300,000 per year under the HaiNa Postdoctoral Program
- Opportunity to work in a leading research environment at a Double First-Class University
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:
Dr. Sheng
📧 Email: csheng@scu.edu.cn
Last Date to Apply
August 31, 2026
