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Driving the Sustainable Development of Commodity Polymers through Materials Innovation. Commodity polymers play an irreplaceable role in supporting modern industry and improving the quality of human life. However, their massive production, consumption, and disposal have led to increasingly severe plastic pollution, which has become one of the major challenges to global sustainability. Our group is dedicated to developing novel polymeric materials and upgrading strategies through the molecular design of block copolymers, aiming to advance the high-performance enhancement, closed-loop recycling, and sustainable development of commodity polymers. We believe that fundamental basic research can drive materials innovation and ultimately foster the development of a circular plastics economy. If you are passionate about polymer science and aspire to address problems of great scientific and societal significance, we warmly welcome you to join our team!

Research

Focusing on polymeric materials innovation and plastic pollution mitigation, our group conducts research in the following three major directions:

• Olefin Block Copolymers
  Design and synthesis of novel polyolefin-containing block copolymers for high-performance thermoplastic elastomers, multiphase polymer compatibilizers, and advanced functional materials.

• Upgrading Commodity Polymers via Blocking
  Development of new strategies for the direct blocking of commercial polymers to enable the upgraded and value-added utilization of commodity polymers into high-performance block copolymers.

• Dynamic Block Copolymers
  Construction of block copolymer materials featuring dynamic bonds and dynamic interfaces, toward a new generation of sustainable polymeric materials with excellent service performance, recyclable processability, and high performance retention.

Open Positions

Our group has long-term openings for the following positions: Postdoctoral Fellows, Ph.D. Students, M.S. Students, Research Assistants, and Undergraduates.

Postdoctoral Fellows

• Hold (or will soon hold) a Ph.D. degree in polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline;

• Demonstrate a strong passion for research, creativity, and the ability to conduct independent research;

• Have excellent scientific writing skills in English and a track record of high-quality publications in relevant fields;

• Applicants with research experience in the following areas are preferred: polymer synthesis, organic synthesis, polymer processing, polymer physics, polymer characterization, and data-driven materials research (Machine Learning).

Graduate Students (Ph.D. & M.S.)
We welcome outstanding students with backgrounds in polymer science, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and related fields.

• Strong passion for scientific research;

• Solid foundation in the relevant disciplines;

• Intellectual curiosity and a pioneering spirit;

• Excellent teamwork skills;

• Prior research experience is preferred.

Research Assistants
We welcome outstanding graduates with a master's degree to join our group. Outstanding performers will be given priority recommendations for admission to our Ph.D. program or for further studies at renowned domestic or international institutions.

Undergraduates
We welcome exceptional undergraduate students to engage in research training in our group. We will provide systematic research guidance and support participation in research projects, laying a solid foundation for future academic pursuits.

What We Offer

• World-class research platforms and state-of-the-art experimental facilities;

• Sufficient research funding;

• Opportunities for international collaboration and exchange;

• Support for grant and fellowship applications;

• Access to domestic and international academic conferences;

• Internationally competitive salary and benefits (in accordance with Fudan University regulations).

How to Apply

Please send the following materials as a single PDF file to: sqcui16@fudan.edu.cn

Application Materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Cover Letter (optional)

• 2 representative publications (if applicable)

Email Subject Line:
Position Applied for + Name + Current Institution + Expected Start Date

We will contact you to arrange an interview as soon as possible!

Our Mission

To explore the frontiers of polymer science, address the challenge of plastic pollution through block copolymer innovation, and drive the high-performance enhancement and sustainable development of commodity polymers!