Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), China & Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel.
The Chemical Engineering Program (group of Xi Gao), is looking for 1 research fellow to conduct research projects in the catalytic hydrogenation of biomass or biomass-derived platform molecules into high-value fine chemicals. Contract duration: 2-3 years
化学工程系高希教授团队招收1名博士后，开展生物质或生物质基平台化合加氢催化制备高价值精细化学品的研究项目。期限： 2-3年。
The main objective of the project is to (1) Catalytic hydrogenation of biomass or biomass-derived platform molecules into high-value chemicals, with application in polymer, cosmic, pharmaceutical, and food, (2) Novel catalysts preparation and Characterization (3) DFT investigation of catalytic mechanism.
Group Website: http://gaoxlab.com
该项目的主要研究目标包括（1）生物质及衍生分子催化加氢转化为高价值化学品，并在聚合物、化妆品、制药和食品中应用，(2) 新型催化剂的合成与表征，（3）催化机理的DFT研究。
团队网站：http://gaoxlab.com
Catalytic Hydrogenation; Biomass; DFT; Mahine Learning
催化加氢；生物质；密度泛函理论；机器学习
- PhD or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Engineering, or in a relevant engineering and Science discipline (no more than 5 years after completed the doctoral degree) 化学工程、化学、材料工程或相关工程和科学学科的博士或者硕士学位 (完成博士学位后不超过5年)
- Strong background in catalysis (preferable) 具有较好的催化研究背景（优先）
- Good communication skills, good command of English (essential) 良好的沟通能力，良好的英语水平（必备）
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment (essential) 能够独立工作以及在团队环境中工作（必需）
- Ability to author/co-author high-quality scientific publications (essential) 撰写/共同撰写高质量科学出版物的能力（必需）
- Application deadline: Open till filled 招满为止
- Contact: Prof. Xi Gao (Email: xi.gao@gtiit.edu.cn)
