Job Information
Organisation/Company: South China University of Technology
Department: Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 30 Dec 2026 - 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Country: China
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
1 Position Overview
The research group “Phase Transition Lab” led by Associate Professor Y. Zhao at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT) is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to join our interdisciplinary team working on the research topic of "Fundamental Physics of Phase Transition and Its Application in Cryobiology and Thermal Management". We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Thermodynamics, Numerical Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics/Molecular Dynamics, Thermal Physics, Refrigeration and Cryogenics, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Food and Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
2 Research Areas
We are recruiting postdoctoral researchers to conduct any research direction in the following areas:
- (1) Phase Transition Physics (Phase transition mechanisms, Theory of continuous phase transitions, Multiphase heat/mass transfer in solidification, Hydrodynamics and water relaxation).
- (2) Cryobiology/Cryopreservation (Cryopreservation technologies, Freezing/supercooling, Heat and mass transfer in biological systems, Food freezing, Biopreservation of cells or organs).
- (3) Thermal Management (Hydrogen storage, Cold energy storage, Phase change materials (PCMs) energy storage, Battery heat protection, High-performance cooling technologies, Chip / Data center cooling, thermal management for electronic devices).
3 Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive competitive compensation according to SCUT postdoctoral recruitment policies. Annual Comprehensive Salary for this position is about 300,000 RMB ~ 400,000 RMB (approximately 42,000 US Dollars ~ 55,000 US Dollars), depending on education and research experience. If interested, additional competitive fellowship opportunities are also available, including: Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program 550,000 RMB/year (76,000 USD), Postdoctoral Overseas Talent Program 570,000 RMB/year (79,000 USD), and Guangdong Provincial Overseas Postdoctoral Talent Program 470,000 RMB/year (65,000 USD).
4 Research Environment
The research group provides: Internationally connected research projects; Strong publication and career development support; Opportunities to collaborate with researchers worldwide; A dynamic and interdisciplinary research atmosphere. SCUT is one of China's leading universities and is located in Guangzhou, a vibrant international city with excellent living conditions and research opportunities.
5 How to Apply
Interested candidates should send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a brief description of research interests in the email text.
Contact Email: yhz26@scut.edu.cn (Associate Prof Y. Zhao)
Email subject format: "Name + Postdoc + Research Direction".
Applications will be reviewed continuously until the positions are filled. The job starting time is negotiable (Anytime throughout the year). The duration of the contract is 24~36 months.
Where to apply
E-mail: yhz26@scut.edu.cn
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Engineering » Thermal engineering
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 3
Company/Institute: South China University of Technology
Country: China
State/Province: Guangdong
City: Guangzhou
Contact
State/Province: Guangdong
City: Guangzhou
Website: https://www.scut.edu.cn
Street: No. 381, Wushan Street, Tianhe Distract