"4th International Young Scholars 'Qingbai Job Fair' at Anhui Agricultural University"

Job Details

Anhui Agricultural University

Advance Announcement of the 4th “Qingbai Forum” for International Young Scholars

I. Forum Overview

To further implement the “Strengthening the University through Talent” strategy and enhance the support of education, science, and technology through talent development, Anhui Agricultural University plans to host the 4th “Qingbai Forum” for International Young Scholars in late December 2025.

The Forum, themed “Young Scholars Gather at AAU, Agriculture IIIuminates a New Chapter”, aims to build an academic exchange platform through keynote speeches, academic discussions, talent recruitment sessions, and cultural experiences. The forum invites outstanding young scholars from home and abroad to gain a deeper understanding of Anhui Province and Anhui Agricultural University, and by joining the University, contribute new and strong momentum to its high-quality development.

II. Eligible Applicants

1. Applicants should have a strong commitment to China’s higher education, support the leadership of the Communist Party of China, observe laws and regulations, uphold professional ethics, and maintain academic rigor and integrity.
2. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in an academic field closely aligned with the disciplines of Anhui Agricultural University, and possess a strong record of outstanding academic achievements.

III. Application Methods

2. Apply via email

Applicants may click to download the Application Form for AAU 4th “Qingbai Forum” for International Young Scholars, complete it as required, and send it to the Talent Office of Anhui Agricultural University by email.

Email Address: rc@ahau.edu.cn

Email Subject Line: Anhui Agricultural University 4th International Young Scholars Forum + Name + Affiliation + Discipline

Email Requirements: The CV should include a complete and continuous record of education and work experience; a list of publications (papers, books, etc.); key achievements in teaching and research; and details on research projects, patents, and awards.

IV. Special Notes

1. The Forum is scheduled to be held in late December 2025. Detailed arrangements will be announced later.
2. For scholars invited to attend in person, the University will reimburse round-trip travel expenses (both domestic and international) and provide complimentary accommodation and meals.
3. The travel reimbursement is capped at the following amounts: RMB 1,500 per person for domestic travel, RMB 4,000 per person for participants traveling from the Asia-Pacific region, and RMB 8,000 per person for those traveling from Europe and the Americas.
4. Invited scholars may prepare an academic presentation in advance, based on their research content and progress. This forum will select a number of excellent reports, issue certificates and provide rewards.

V. Recruitment Positions

Category I Talent

Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or the Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as distinguished scholars in the fields of philosophy and social sciences. Candidates in this category should have made systematic and innovative achievements and contributions in their respective disciplines, recognized for their high academic prestige and significant academic influence.

Category II Talent

Leading talents who have made significant achievements in scientific research recognized by international and domestic peers. Candidates should possess the ability to lead their disciplines to catch up with or surpass international advanced standards, demonstrate strong team leadership and organizational skills, and be capable of leading academic teams in collaborative research.

Category III Talent

Young talents who have achieved outstanding academic results in scientific research. Candidates should possess strong team leadership and organizational skills, and have the ability to assist their disciplines in catching up with or maintaining international advanced standards.

Category IV Talent

Young scientific and technological talents who meet one of the following criteria: hold the title of Assistant Professor or above at a renowned overseas university or research institution; hold the title of Associate Professor or above at a renowned domestic university or research institution; or have over 2 years of work experience (including postdoctoral) at a renowned domestic or international university/research institution. The work experience requirement may be waived for candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from a well-known overseas university or for domestic Ph.D. graduates who have received national research funding. Candidates should have produced innovative academic achievements in the past five years that are generally equivalent to or exceed the University’s current criteria for appointment as a Full Professor, and demonstrate the potential to become a leader in their respective research fields.

Category V Talent

Candidates who have more than two years of work experience (including postdoctoral research) at renowned domestic or international universities or research institutions; or professionals holding mid-level technical positions at leading international enterprises, demonstrating strong research capability and technological innovation capacity; or outstanding Ph.D. graduates from top domestic or international universities or research institutes. Academic achievements in the past five years should generally meet or exceed the University’s current criteria for associate professorship.

Talent Categories VI & VII

Outstanding Ph.D. graduates from renowned domestic or international universities/research institutes; or professional and technical talents holding mid-level positions in leading international or domestic enterprises. Candidates should possess a high level of research ability, strong technological innovation or industrial development capabilities, and have achieved high-level performance and results in their respective fields.

Full-time Postdoctoral Researchers

We are sincerely recruiting full-time postdoctoral researchers from home and abroad, affiliated with our 7 postdoctoral research stations: Horticulture, Forestry Engineering, Biology, Crop Science, Animal Husbandry, Ecology, and Plant Protection. Applicants should generally be under 35 years old, demonstrate strong innovation ability and academic potential, and meet the University’s academic requirements for postdoctoral appointments. The typical employment term is three years.

VI. Contact Information

Talent Recruitment

Contact: Ms. Niu

Tel: +86-551-65786065

Email: rc@ahau.edu.cn

Outstanding Young Scholars (Overseas)

Contact: Ms. Ding

Tel: +86-551-65786065

Email: rc@ahau.edu.cn

Postdoctoral Recruitment

Contact: Ms. Lv

Tel: +86-551-65780917

Email: lvss@ahau.edu.cn

VII. About Anhui Agricultural University

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), located in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, is a university jointly established by the People’s Government of Anhui Province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. It is a high-level local university with distinctive regional characteristics, featuring strong disciplines in agriculture, forestry, and life sciences, and is also one of the earliest institutions of higher education established in Anhui Province.

Disciplinary Development

• 1 Discipline Ranked in the Top 1‰ Globally By ESI
• 6 Disciplines Ranked in the Top 1% Globally By ESI
• 1 National Key (Nurturing) Discipline
• 7 Postdoctoral Research Stations for Level-I Disciplines
• 11 Level-I Disciplines Authorized to Grant Doctoral Degrees
• 27 Level-I Disciplines Authorized to Grant Master's Degrees

Research Platforms

• 1 State Key Laboratory
• 1 National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory
• 1 International Joint Laboratory
• 1 International Science and Technology Cooperation Base
• 96 Provincial and Ministerial-Level Research Platforms

Faculty and Staff

• Total Faculty and Staff: 2,300
• Full-time Faculty: 1,446
• Doctoral and Master’s Supervisors: 1,167
• National-level Talents: 51
• Provincial-level Talents: 258

In recent years, AAU has thoroughly implemented the strategy of “Strengthening the University through Talent,” achieving significant breakthroughs in the total number, structure, and effectiveness of its talent pool. With remarkable progress in talent-driven development, the University’s overall national ranking has risen from 206th in 2019 to 148th in 2025.

Towards a new stage of development, the University is comprehensively upgrading the strategy—attracting talents with a broader global vision, nurturing them through improved institutional mechanisms, and retaining them by fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. AAU is committed to expanding growth opportunities for young scholars and fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem, where the ambitious find opportunities, the talented find platforms, and the capable find pathways for growth.

We sincerely invite outstanding young talents from around the world to join Anhui Agricultural University! At AAU, you will find an expansive platform to realize your potentials, strong institutional and policy supports, and a nurturing environment for personal and professional growth. We sincerely hope to work together with you to create a brighter future for the University, the community, and the world.