2025 Jilin University (hereinafter referred to as “JLU”) “Dingxin Scholars” Support Program is launched to recruit outstanding young scholars from home and abroad so as to nurture their huge development potential, strong self-motivation and vigorous innovation by supporting their academic exploration and innovative research at Jilin University. JLU sincerely welcomes outstanding young talents with a vision of innovation and dedication to scientific research.
Ⅰ. Recruitment Plan for 2025
In 2025, a maximum of 150 scholars is planned to be recruited.
Ⅱ. Remuneration and Benefits
The salary shall be no less than 300,000 RMB/year (pre-tax) and paid monthly for two years.
In addition to social insurance and housing provident fund stipulated by the State, Dingxin Scholars are entitled to tenantable well-decorated apartments, subsidies for heating during winter, and health examinations provided by JLU.
They enjoy the preferential policy for their dependent children to attend kindergarten, primary and secondary schools affiliated with JLU. They can also apply for funds and allowances for attending top-level international conferences.Those who are excellent in the assessment at the end of the term will be given priority to apply for corresponding positions in the university through talent introduction.
Ⅲ. Eligibility
Applicants shall have a correct political stance, good physical and mental health, and professional and moral ethics of scientific researchers at universities. Moreover, they shall also have qualifications as follows:
1. Under 35 years old.
2. Generally, having obtained a doctoral degree within the last three years.Fresh PhD graduates are preferred.
3. Strong research ability and high innovation spirit, and having achieved research outcomes with certain influence.
4. Having primarily selected the research team/group. The research is on frontier technology and meets the strategic need of the State.
Ⅳ. Application Options
There are two ways to apply for the support program of “Dingxin Scholars”: “regular channel” and “independent channel”.
1. Regular channel
Declare at any time throughout the year,conduct regular reviews,and expect to have four rounds of reviews throughout the year.
2. Independent channel
In order to attract more promising doctors overseas or outside JLU, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, senior professors of philosophy and social sciences, leaders of national projects funded by RMB 10 million or more, chief experts of major projects funded by the National Social Science Fund, leaders of vertical projects in philosophy and social sciences above the ministerial level who gain over RMB 3 million funds, etc. can apply to JLU for recruitment of “Dingxin Scholars” based on the reality such as the demand of scientific research. They can file the application at any time, which will be separately reviewed soon.
Ⅴ.Application Materials and Review
Applicants shall prepare the following materials, fill in the relevant information and upload the relevant proof as required. The necessary materials include:
1. Identity materials. Applicants who have obtained a doctoral degree are required to upload the scanned copy of the doctoral degree certificate and graduation certificate; Fresh PhD graduates are required to upload the scanned copy of their student ID card and the document issued by their college to certify their eligibility to complete the doctoral study.
2. Academic and scientific research results materials
(1) It is required to upload the scanned copy of the full doctoral thesis that has been submitted for review. The name of the applicant, the name of the supervisor, the name of the institution and other relevant personal information shall not appear in the thesis.
(2) Any papers, monographs, patents or awards representing the applicant’s highest academic level and scientific research achievements, with the total number no more than 3. To be specific: the full text of the paper, the cover, catalog and abstract of the monograph, and the scanned copy of the certificate for the patent or award.
3. Two letters of recommendation, including recommendation letters from doctoral supervisors and peer experts.
Upon the completion of the application, JLU will organize experts inside and outside the university to conduct review which mainly examines the academic level, scientific research ability, development potential, innovation of the proposed research and promoting effect on the discipline or field.
Ⅵ. Application Website
https://careers.jlu.edu.cn/
(It is recommended to open and fill in using a computer browser)
Ⅶ. Contact Information
Please refer to the attachment for the applicable disciplines and contact information of each school.
Attachment: List of Contact Information of Colleges and Departments of Jilin University
Human Resources Division
February 21, 2025
