Global Talent Recruitment
With a history dating back to the 1920s, the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science at Zhejiang University stands as one of China’s most prestigious psychology departments. Based in Hangzhou, it is home to China’s first national-level psychology laboratory and a top-ranked doctoral program. The department pioneers research in cognitive and brain sciences, industrial psychology, and mental health, while advancing interdisciplinary "Psychology+" research in the AI era. Our work addresses national priorities through various research projects, ensuring our continued leadership in psychological science and education. Guided by the RAPIC (Responsive-Applied-Professional-International-Cross-disciplinary) educational framework, we cultivate graduates consistently ranked first globally in employer satisfaction.
We invite outstanding scholars and researchers worldwide to join our faculty (particularly those with expertise in cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical/counseling psychology, ergonomics, and management psychology), to become part of our mission to advance psychological science and drive global impact.
Why Choose ZJU Psychology?
World-Class Standing: Top 0.12‰ globally (ESI 2025) | #4 in Mainland China (QS/THE/ESI)
Cutting-Edge Research Ecosystem with state-of-the-art lab supporting:
✓ 500+ SCI/SSCI papers (2019-2023) in top-ranking journals including Nature Human Behaviour, Psychological Review, and The Lancet Psychiatry.
✓ 250+ national grants including China's 2030 Mega Projects.
Academic Leadership: Flagship journal Applied Psychology (Top-tier Chinese journal)
Unmatched Faculty Support: Competitive start-up packages + dedicated research teams + clear career development path
Categories of Open Positions
Qiushi Chair Professor
We seek scholars with outstanding, globally recognized achievements, including recipients of prestigious honors such as the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal, or equivalent international awards. Qualified candidates may also include members of leading national academies (e.g., National Academy of Sciences, Royal Society) or scholars of comparable distinction.
Qiushi Distinguished Scholar
Positions include Qiushi Distinguished Professor, Qiushi Distinguished Professor for Teaching, Qiushi Distinguished Clinician, Qiushi Distinguished Engineer, Qiushi Distinguished Scholar for Think Tanks, etc. Qualified applicants must hold a full professorship (or equivalent title) at a prominent university. (Note: For the Qiushi Distinguished Clinician position, applicants should concurrently hold both professor and chief physician titles.) Candidates must demonstrate internationally recognized achievements in their field, capacity to drive the discipline toward or sustain global leadership, and distinguished organizational leadership abilities.
Tenured Full Professor /Tenured Associate Professor
Applicants must hold tenured positions at globally recognized institutions. Specific qualifications vary by rank. For tenured full professor positions, candidates should demonstrate internationally distinguished record of scholarship, excellence in teaching, research, and talent development, and achievements commensurate with full professorships at world-class universities. For tenured associate professor positions, candidates should demonstrate exceptional accomplishments with significant academic impact, outstanding performance in teaching, research, and talent cultivation, and qualifications equivalent to associate professorships at leading global institutions.
ZJU 100 Young Professor
Applicants must hold a doctorate from a world-renowned university and a current position ranging from postdoc to associate professor levels at a globally leading institution. Additionally, applicants should rank among the most accomplished scholars at a similar age in their field, demonstrate capacity to independently establish and develop a research program, and show clear potential to emerge as an academic leader in their discipline. It is expected that candidates should be under 35 years old (for candidates specialized in humanities and social sciences, under 40 years old).
Research Fellow
Applicants should be under the age of 38 with a recently earned doctorate, demonstrate excellent personal integrity and academic performance, exhibit strong potential for scholarly growth and global perspective, and be available for full-time employment at Zhejiang University.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Applicants should be under the age of 35 with a recently earned doctorate, demonstrate strong potential for scholarly growth and global perspective, and be available for full-time employment at Zhejiang University.
Remuneration Package
Competitive compensation package (determined individually) with substantial research startup funding and talent-specific grants
Housing assistance
Complete benefits package including living subsidies, paid annual leave, comprehensive health examinations and other additional welfare benefits. Eligible applicants will also have the chance to apply for the living allowance of 400,000 RMB from the Hangzhou Chengxi Sci-tech Innovation Corridor and China's Overseas Young Talents Program – a prestigious national initiative supporting exceptional early-career researchers up to 3 million RMB in 3 years.
State-of-the-art office/laboratory facilities
Residency sponsorship (including permanent residence permits for international candidates)
How to Apply
Please compile the following documents into a single PDF file named "Name + Research Field + Position":
Detailed CV (including academic and professional history from undergraduate studies to present, full publication list, major teaching and research accomplishments, funded research projects, patents, and awards etc.）
Three representative publications
Research statement: Future plans and objectives
Recommendation letters (if available)
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for either video interviews or on-site visits in Hangzhou. Initial review will be completed within four weeks of receiving the application submission. For inquiries, please contact us at any time:
Email: hr_psy@zju.edu.cn (Ms. Liu)
