PhD Position: Membrane Science and Technology

The Membrane Science and Technology Research Center at Nanjing Tech University offers PhD, Postdoc and visiting scholar opportunities to prospective overseas students and researchers.

Who we are:

 The top research center for membrane researches and applications.
 A high-level research team led by Professor Nanping Xu, Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
 World-largest membrane research group with 27 faculty members and 184 graduate students.
 A full range of membrane related research areas including membrane materials, inorganic membranes, polymeric membranes, membrane reactors, process integration, water treatment, gas separation, etc.

What we are offering:

Generous scholarships:
 Full or partial scholarships for PhD students covering tuition, accommodation and stipends. A stipend higher than 50K CNY/year.
 Competitive salaries and funding for postdoc researchers. A salary higher than 150K CNY/year (incl. tax) and accommodation are provided.
 Plenty of collaborative projects provided for visiting scholars for short-term and long-term collaborations. Attractive allowance will be provided according to the qualifications and performances of the applicants.
Top supervisors with:
 Outstanding research experience in terms of academic research and industrial experience.
 Multicultural training background such as China, US, Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Korea etc.
World class facilities:
A full range of equipment for characterizing membrane micro-structures, membrane performance, module scale-up, pilot testing and production line.
Language support:
The university has Chinese learning programs for overseas students.
Location:
Nanjing city is located in one of the most dynamic economic region. Our research center has built strong ties with hundreds of enterprises in the region.

Requirements and eligibility

 Degrees in relevant disciplines such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering etc.
 Admission to a Master program requires a bachelor degree.
 Admission to a PhD program requires a master degree, or start from a master program.
 A Master program generally takes 2-4 years.
 A PhD program generally takes 3-5 years.
 Fluent Chinese or English is required.