International BMS Fellowship at the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering

International BMS Fellowship (IBMSF) is one of The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME) at Peking University’s flagship schemes for training Early Career Researchers and increasing the diversity of our college with competitive salary.

This represents a strategic investment in outstanding researchers who will shape our future research portfolio. The Fellowship is an excellent stepping stone to establishing an independent research career and gaining a permanent academic position. In 2025, the fellowship will have more opportunities to delve into research across various chemical disciplines and to participate in interdisciplinary studies.’ Outstanding candidates in science and engineering who are outside of these areas will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. The college currently excels in the following research directions:

• Core Chemistry
• AI-Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Chemical Engineering

CCME actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The College welcomes application from all sections of the community and are committed to having a representative workforce.

About the School

The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME) at Peking University is a robust academic hub, consisting of five academic departments and five research institutes. CCME boasts a distinguished faculty and staff of over 200 members, including 76 research groups. The college laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and facilities, providing comprehensive and high-quality experimental training for chemical education and research. In recent years, CCME has secured a substantial amount of funding annually from external sources and has garnered several major research and education awards. CCME has played a pivotal role in the advancement of chemical education and research globally.

Length of Fellowship

The successful fellow will be supported for 2-3 years.

Qualifications

Overall potential of the fellow to establish and maintain a distinctive and outstanding research and innovation activity Quality of the proposal, particularly in relation to potential impact and deliverables The relevance of the proposal to funders, industrial and/or policy stakeholders

Salary and benefits

As an IBMSF you will receive a 2-3 year fellowship which includes:

• Salary 300,000 – 400,000 RMB per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Funding for research expenses
• Personal mentoring support from a senior academic staff (sponsor)
• Access to mentoring, career development and networking with the wider fellowship community
• Opportunity to a permanent academic post, subject to performance
• Childcare care resources
• The chance to take full responsibility for setting and directing your own research agenda and career trajectory, with no obligatory teaching, and with the possibility visiting other research institutions and/or industry

How to apply

Key contacts and information about the Faculty, Schools, Departments and Institutes can be found on our website (https://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/en/ ). 

Application should include a CV (max. 2 pages), full list of peer-reviewed publications (no page limit), a research proposal (max. 2 pages, minimal margin 2 cm, and minimal font size 11), 2 reference letters (one must be from the applicant's doctoral advisor or postdoc advisor in current institution), and 1 alternative reference letter from the prospective advisor at CCME. 

Please compile all application materials into a single PDF document and submit by clicking the "Apply" button on top of this advert page. Additionally, please ensure that three reference letters are sent together with your application.

Deadline for application: Open Year-Round 

Application will be reviewed initially by a panel and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. We aim to communicate the final outcome to the applicant within 6 weeks upon receiving the application.