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- Waterloo, ON, Canada
$70,000 to $800,000 CAD / year
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Global Scientific Talent Recruitment (2027)
Join The Overseas Talent Program
Shape the Future of Global Science & Innovation
Position Title
Global Scientific Talent | Overseas Talent Program
(Innovation Talent | Young Talent | Postdoctoral Talent)
Location
Flexible relocation, joint appointments, and collaborative research opportunities available.
Employment Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Joint Appointment
- Project-based Collaboration
About the Opportunity
Are you an outstanding scientist, researcher, engineer, or technology innovator looking to make a global impact?
We are inviting exceptional international talent to join one of China's flagship initiatives - the Overseas Talent Program, designed to attract world-leading researchers and innovators to accelerate scientific discovery, industrial innovation, and technological advancement.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with leading universities, laboratories, research institutes, and high-tech enterprises while contributing to nationally strategic research programs in one of the world's fastest-growing innovation ecosystems.
Whether you are an established professor, senior researcher, industry expert, or an outstanding early-career scientist, this program provides unparalleled opportunities to advance your research, expand international collaborations, and translate innovation into real-world impact.
Research Areas
We welcome applicants across a broad range of STEM disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Semiconductor Technologies & Integrated Circuits
- Quantum Science & Quantum Computing
- Biotechnology & Biomedical Engineering
- Precision Medicine & Medical Devices
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Robotics & Intelligent Systems
- Aerospace Engineering
- New Energy & Energy Storage
- Smart Grid & Energy Systems
- Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
- Information Technology & Digital Science
- Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Neutrality
- Green Technologies
- Data Science & Computing
- Other Frontier Science and Engineering Disciplines
Why Join This Program?
Work with World-Class Institutions
Successful candidates may be matched with outstanding:
- Top universities
- Key laboratories
- Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes
- Leading state-owned enterprises
- Global high-tech companies
- Innovation centers
Potential collaborating institutions include internationally recognized universities, research institutes, and innovative enterprises across China.
Accelerate Your Research Career
You'll gain access to:
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Major scientific projects
- International collaborative research networks
- Industry-academia innovation platforms
- Outstanding research teams
- Long-term career development opportunities
Attractive Compensation & Funding
Competitive employment packages may include:
Annual Salary
Approximately USD 70,000 – USD 285,000+, depending on qualifications, experience, discipline, and host institution.
Government Talent Awards
Eligible candidates may receive:
Innovation Talent
- Talent Award up to USD 570,000
- Housing Support up to USD 240,000
Young Talent
- Talent Award up to USD 430,000
- Housing Support up to USD 240,000
Postdoctoral Talent
- Talent Award up to USD 285,000
- Housing Support up to USD 240,000
Outstanding researchers may also become eligible for additional research funding of up to approximately USD 715,000.
Comprehensive Support
We understand that international relocation is a major decision.
Our professional team provides comprehensive assistance, including:
- Visa and immigration support
- Long-term Talent (R) Visa assistance
- Relocation and settlement services
- Housing support
- Healthcare services
- Children's education assistance
- Social security and retirement benefits
- Flexible transition arrangements
- Personalized career matching with suitable host institutions
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Professors
- Associate Professors
- Assistant Professors
- Principal Investigators
- Senior Scientists
- Research Scientists
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- Industry R&D Experts
- Technology Innovators
- Engineering Leaders
Applicants from universities, research institutes, hospitals, multinational corporations, and innovative technology companies worldwide are encouraged to apply.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct or lead scientific research and innovation in a STEM discipline, contributing to strategic research programs and advancing scientific discovery or technological development. Collaborate with universities, laboratories, research institutes, and high-tech enterprises, and help translate research and innovation into real-world impact.
Requirements
The program seeks outstanding scientists, researchers, engineers, and technology innovators, including established academics, senior researchers, industry experts, and early-career scientists. Applicants are encouraged from universities, research institutes, hospitals, multinational corporations, and innovative technology companies; no specific degree or years of experience are stated.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Semiconductor Technologies
- Quantum Computing
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Precision Medicine
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Energy Storage
- Advanced Materials
- Nanotechnology
- Data Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Scientific Research
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Talent Awards
- Housing Support
- Research Funding
- State-Of-The-Art Research Facilities
- International Collaborative Research Networks
- Long-Term Career Development
- Visa And Immigration Support
- Relocation And Settlement Services
- Healthcare Services
- Children's Education Assistance
- Social Security And Retirement Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Scientific Research
- Scientific Discovery
- Innovation
- Technology Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Semiconductors
- Integrated Circuits
- Quantum Science
- Quantum Computing
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Precision Medicine
- Medical Devices
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Aerospace Engineering
- New Energy
- Energy Storage
- Smart Grids
- Advanced Materials
- Nanotechnology
- Information Technology
- Digital Science
- Data Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Carbon Neutrality
- Green Technologies
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
- International Research Collaboration