National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China (NCNST) Cordially Invites Global Talent and Distinguished Scholars

Co-founded in December 2003 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China (NCNST) serves as China’s premier state-level research hub dedicated to nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Our mission is to function as a world-class center for original fundamental research and transformative industrial technologies, while serving as an open platform that fosters talent, international collaboration, and global innovation.

Over the past two decades, NCNST has emerged as a global leader in the field, consistently ranking among the "Top 10 Institutes of CAS" in the Nature Index. Aligned with global scientific frontiers, major national strategic needs, key economic sectors, as well as public health and well-being, our strategic priorities currently focus on the precise assembly of nanomaterials, ultra-sensitive measurement technologies, and the scalable production and disruptive application of nanomaterials.

NCNST plays a pivotal role in the standardization of nanotechnology, dedicated to fostering the standardized, orderly growth of the nano-industry worldwide. We actively engage in extensive domestic and international scientific cooperation, integrating into the global innovation network with the goal of evolving into a world-leading research institution.

Faculty and Research Community

As of the end of 2025, NCNST has 276 permanent staff members, including 199 research scientists and 39 research support personnel. Among them are three Members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one Member of TWAS, 92 professors and professorial-level senior engineers, and 105 associate professors and senior engineers. We also host 62 postdoctoral fellows.

NCNST is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists. We supports 472 enrolled graduate students (220 master's candidates and 252 doctoral candidates), 95 postdoctoral researchers, and an additional 300 jointly-trained graduate students.

Core Research Laboratories

NCNST operates 5 key laboratories, each focusing on a critical frontier in nanoscience:

• Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication
• Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology
• Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
• Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Nanoscience
• Nanofabrication Laboratory

Additionally, the Nanotechnology Development Division provides open-access platforms and technical services, supporting the broader nanoscience community.

Research Areas of Expertise

In alignment with its strategic research priorities and disciplinary development goals, NCNST invites applications from outstanding high-level scientific and technological innovation talents worldwide for the following key research directions:

1. Precision Assembly Theory of Nanomaterials

(1) AI-Driven Assembly Theory and Design Platform with Hierarchical Regulation

(2) Non-Equilibrium Assembly Mechanisms of Weak Interactions under External Fields

(3) Function-Oriented Precision Assembly of Nanomaterials

2. Core Technologies for Extreme Measurement

(1) Microscopic Characterization and Devices of Quantum Materials under Extreme Conditions

(2) Dynamic and Precise Detection Systems for Operando and Processing Conditions

(3) Cross-Scale Evaluation Methods for Nano-Bio Interactions

3. Scalable Manufacturing and Disruptive Applications of Nanomaterials

(1) Development and Validation of Advanced Propellants and Ultra-Black Materials for Aerospace Applications

(2) Development of Nanomedicines and Nanodevices for Tumor and Neurological Therapy

(3) Separation Membranes and Nanocatalysis Technologies for Green and Low-Carbon Chemical Industry

4. Precise Neuromodulation Technologies for Targeted Therapy

5. Ultimate Manufacturing with Atomic Precision

6. Novel-Concept Devices and Circuit Integration

Appointment Levels

Distinguished Senior Scholars

Qualifications:

1) High ethical standards, commitment to national scientific advancement, and adherence to scientific ethics and academic norms.

2) Significant international academic influence or possession of key core technologies to address critical technical challenges; eligibility for full professorship (or equivalent) and leadership capabilities.

3) Prior experience as a professor (or equivalent) at a recognized research institution, university, or corporate R&D department; exceptional overseas candidates may be considered at the associate professor level.

4) Generally under 50 years of age.

Early-Career Distinguished Scholar

Qualifications:

1) High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity.

2) Doctoral degree with outstanding potential for scientific and technological innovation.

3) At least three years of postdoctoral research experience at a renowned institution, or equivalent associate professor-level experience; exceptions for outstanding candidates in critical fields.

4) Generally under 40 years of age.

Contact Us

Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and representative accomplishments to the contact email below. A dedicated recruitment officer will contact shortlisted individuals to arrange further discussion.

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China

Offical Website: https://nanoctr.cas.cn/

Point of Contact: Dr. Tianjiao Qi

Tel: 010-82545536, 13121261563

Email: rcxm@nanoctr.cn

Mailing Address: No. 11, Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, China.

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