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About HFUT


Founded in 1945, Hefei University of Technology (HFUT)is a national key university administrated directly by the Ministry of Education of P.R. China. It was listed as one of the universities in “Project 211” and “985 Project Innovation Platform Project”. In 2013, it became collaboratively constructed by the national Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Anhui Province. In 2017, HFUT was included in the national “Double First-Class University Plan”. In 2018, it became collaboratively constructed by the State Administration for Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense and the Ministry of Education.


The university name was handwritten by Chairman Deng Xiaoping in 1979. Immersed in the spring breeze of China’s Reform and Opening-up, HFUT embarked on its new journey. For over 76 years, Hefei University of Technology has fostered over 300,000 talents for the world. Our alumni have been practicing the university motto “pursuing virtue and knowledge, seeking truth and innovation”, and have made remarkable achievements.


With interdisciplinary integration and collaborative innovation, the university’s disciplines and subjects have evolved into a professional system with engineering as the core, combining with science and humanities.


With 7 Disciplines/Research Fields of HFUT entered the Top 1% of ESI Global Ranking (Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology), 19 authorized first-level disciplines to award doctoral degrees, 3 authorized doctoral professional degree programs, 39 authorized first-level disciplines to award master’s degrees, 21 authorized master’s professional degrees, the university’s development is targeting the world’s cutting edge of science and technology.


The University values the importance of faculty recruitment, retention, and development. With talents introduction and nurturing, the university is endeavoring to create the best teaching and research environment for the faculty. Now the university has an over 2,300-people strong and well-structured teaching and research team, including more than 180 Hubing and Huangshan scholars.


HFUT has three campuses (Tunxilu, Lu’anlu, Feicuihu) and one research institute (Intelligent Manufacturing Institute of HFUT) in the city of Hefei, one campus (Xuancheng) in the city of Xuancheng.


Hefei, located between the Yangtze River and Huai River, embracing the Chao Lake, is one of the National Famous Historical and Cultural Cities in China and a beautiful eco-friendly city. As the sub-center city of the Yangtze River Delta world-class city cluster, Hefei is an important comprehensive transportation hub in China.


With the innovation environment marked by Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center, the innovation platform led by national research centers, the research teams guided by academicians and other outstanding researchers, the 180,000 m2 working space in the Intelligent Manufacturing Institute of HFUT, the public instruments and facilities provided by the Instrumental Analysis Center of HFUT, the high-quality education delivered by the affiliated Model High School of Anhui Province and the affiliated provincial level Class 1 kindergarten, excellent compensation and benefits, and the comfortable working environment, the vigorous HFUT is waiting for you to join us!


Opening Job Opportunities at HFUT


  1.  “Hubing Scholar” Grade  Position

    1. Qualifications

The applicants are expected to have had made systematic and creative accomplishments and contributions in the field of science and technology, or important and creative accomplishments and contributions in the area of engineering science and technology.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

The job title of the position is Professor/Researcher and Ph.D. advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is 1,200,000 to 1,400,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum. This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

The following benefits package will be provided by HFUT:

(1) In the first employment period, a sufficient research fund shall be provided of which the amount shall be negotiated.

(2) In the first employment period, a sufficient settle-in fee shall be provided of which the amount shall be negotiated.

(3) Accommodation for experts shall be arranged for living.

(4) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.

  1.  “Hubing Scholar” Grade  Position

    1. Qualifications

The applicants are expected to have had made important accomplishments that were recognized by their international peers. The applicants are expected to have the capability to lead their disciplines to catch up or become world-class disciplines. With rather strong leadership and coordination skills, the applicants are expected to lead the research team to collaborate in making the breakthroughs. The successful candidates are expected younger than 55 years old.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

The job title of the position is Professor/Researcher and Ph.D. advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is 1,000,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum.  This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

The following benefits package will be provided by HFUT:

(1) In the first employment period, a sufficient research fund shall be provided of which the amount shall be negotiated.

(2) In the first employment period, a settle-in fee of 2,600,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(3) In the first employment period, temporary housing for experts can be arranged upon request (Free rental for two years and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 2,500 RMB/month for two years).

(4) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.


  1.  “Hubing Scholar” Grade  Position

    1. Qualifications

The applicants are expected to have had made outstanding accomplishments in the research field and have relatively strong leadership and coordination skills. The applicants are expected to have the capability to assist their discipline to catch up or keep the world-class position. The successful candidates are expected younger than 45 years old.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

The job title of the position is Professor/Researcher and Ph.D. advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is 700,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum.  This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

The following benefits package will be provided by HFUT:

(1) In the first employment period, a sufficient research fund shall be provided of which the amount shall be negotiated.

(2) In the first employment period, a relocation fee of 2,000,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(3) In the first employment period, temporary housing for experts can be arranged upon request (Free rental for two years and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 2,000 RMB/month for two years).

(4) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.

  1.  “Hubing Scholar” Grade  Position

    1. Qualifications

The applicants are expected to have had made significant accomplishments in the research field and have leadership and coordination skills. The applicants are expected to have had the capability to promote the development of the discipline. The successful candidates are expected younger than 45 years old.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

The job title of the position is Professor/Researcher and Ph.D. advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is 500,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum.  This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

The following benefits package will be provided by HFUT:

(1) In the first employment period, a sufficient research fund shall be provided of which the amount shall be negotiated.

(2) In the first employment period, a relocation fee of 1,000,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(3) In the first employment period, temporary housing for experts can be arranged upon request (Free rental for two years and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 1,500 RMB/month for two years).

(4) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.

  1.  “Huangshan Scholar” Special-Term Professor position

    1. Qualifications

This position is for introduced talents only. The applicants are expected have had teaching and research-related jobs for more than three years continually after acquiring their Ph.D. degrees. Or they are expected to have been working in the universities, research institutes, or other places with the position of professor in the universities of China/ with the permanent teaching position in the universities outside of China. The applicants are expected to have had made significant academic accomplishments and have notable potential for research and creativity. The successful candidates are expected younger than 40 years old. The job requirements listed above can be relaxed if the applicant had an exceptional performance in his/her research areas.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

(1) The job title of the position is Professor/Researcher and Ph.D. advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is equal to a 3rd-degree Professor/Researcher (about 450,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum). In the first employment period, an extra job performance benefit of 120,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum shall be provided. This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

(2) In the first employment period, a research fund of no less than 500,000 RMB shall be provided for STEM disciplines or no less than 200,000 RMB for non-STEM disciplines. The amount and the details of the research fund are negotiable.

(3) In the first employment period, a settle-in fee of 900,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(4) In the first employment period, temporary housing for faculty can be arranged (free rental for one year and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 1,500 RMB/month for one year).

(5) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.


  1.  “Huangshan Scholar” Outstanding Young Scholar Position

    1. Qualifications

This position is for introduced talents only. The applicants are expected to have had teaching and research-related jobs for more than two years continually after acquiring their Ph.D. degree. Or they are expected to have been working in the universities, research institutes, or other places with the position of associate professor for more than two years. The applicants are expected to have had made relatively significant academic accomplishments and have distinctive potential for research and creativity. The successful candidates are expected younger than 35 years old. The job requirements listed above can be relaxed if the applicant had an exceptional performance in his/her research areas.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

(1) The job title of the position will be Professor/Researcher and Master’s advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is equal to a 4th-degree Professor/Researcher (about 400,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum). In the first employment period, another job performance benefit of 100,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum shall be provided. This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

(2) In the first employment period, a research fund of no less than 300,000 RMB shall be provided for STEM disciplines or no less than 100,000 RMB for non-STEM disciplines. The amount and the details of the research fund are negotiable.

(3) In the first employment period, a settle-in fee of 700,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(4) In the first employment period, temporary housing for faculty can be arranged (Free rental for one year and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 1,500 RMB/month for one year).

(5) The university may assist in arranging your spouse’s job and children’s school enrollment upon request.

  1.  “Huangshan Scholar” Academic Backbone Scholar Position

    1. Qualifications

This position is for introduced talents only. The applicants are expected to have had acquired their Ph.D. degrees or have had worked in a teaching and research-related job for more than two years continually in universities, research institutes, companies, or other places. The applicants are expected to have had made good academic accomplishments and have good potential for research and creativity. The successful candidates are expected younger than 35 years old.

    1. Salaries/ Benefits

(1) The job title of the position is Associate Professor/Associate Researcher and Master’s advisor. The salary provided by HFUT is equal to an Associate Professor/Associate Researcher (about 260,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum). In the first employment period, another job performance benefit of 30,000 RMB (pre-tax) per annum will be provided. This position is also entitled to other performance incentive policies.

(2) In the first employment period, a research fund of no less than 200,000 RMB shall be provided for STEM disciplines or no less than 50,000 RMB for non-STEM disciplines. The amount and the details of the research fund are negotiable.

(3) In the first employment period, a settle-in fee of 500,000 RMB (pre-tax) shall be provided.

(4) In the first employment period, temporary housing for young teachers can be arranged (Free rental for one year and other utilities at your own expense, or a rental allowance of 1,000 RMB/month for one year).

(5) The university may assist in arranging your children’s school enrollment upon request.


The benefits and salaries listed above are provided by Hefei University of Technology (HFUT) only, other supports from the government and the schools are not included.