The State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics (MRDLAB), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) invites applicants for full research professor positions starting immediately until the positions are filled. Candidates are expected to establish independent research programs and one favored field is Nonlinear Optics of Interfaces and Colloids. A package of start-up funds (~1.5M RMB) and state of the art research facilities are available. The Institute of Chemistry will provide a 2-bedroom apartment at low cost as temporary accommodations for the first 3 years. In addition, certain amount of housing allowance will be provided. The initial salary is approximately seven to ten thousand RMB per month depending on performance. The information of the MRDLAB can be found in the web: http://mrdlab.iccas.ac.cn.

Candidates under the age of 35 with Chinese background or citizenship are preferred. A Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry, minimum 2 years research experience after obtaining Ph.D. degree, and a strong record of academic achievement are required. The following application materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, description of research plans with estimated start-up costs, and three letters of recommendation. High level candidates holding oversea faculty positions are not limited by the above requirements and benefits, and may negotiate with the institute for a special package.

Contact Information: Director/Professor Wensheng Bian, MRDLAB, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China. Phone: (86)-10-62566307, Fax: (86)-10-62563167, Email: bian@iccas.ac.cn.