What is
Xuemin Investigator
Xuemin Investigator
A Xuemin Investigator is an outstanding early-career scholar with a bold vision, exceptional research potential, and a relentless drive to push the frontiers of knowledge. They are innovative pioneers who seek to answer the most important questions and make transformative contributions to science and humanity. As a Xuemin Investigator, you will enjoy full academic freedom, generous long-term support, and a collaborative, world-class environment that values originality, creativity, and cross-disciplinary exploration.
This program provides early-career scientists with the resources and autonomy to build their own research groups, define their own frontiers, and tackle fundamental questions that can transform science and society. Free from administrative or teaching burdens, Xuemin Investigators are encouraged to think big, take risks, and create lasting impact — shaping the future of knowledge and innovation.
Eligibility
Doctoral degree (ideally within 7 or 8 years) is required.
Exceptional candidates with a new doctoral degree or advanced doctoral candidates in a relevant field will be considered.
All nationalities welcome!
Appointment Terms
#1 Priority: Research Autonomy
Xuemin offers long-term, flexible support for exceptional early-career scientists — ensuring full freedom in research directions, projects, and team building. No administrative load. No teaching obligation. No “publish or perish.”Generous, Long-Term Funding and Comprehensive Support
Each faculty member receives a generous start-up package that includes:-Highly internationally-competitive salary and benefits
-Start-up funds (based on research needs)
-Ample graduate student quota (adjustable based on research needs)
-Brand-new research facilities and collaborative spaces
-Fast access to Fudan's shared research platforms and state-of-the-art equipment
You are Empowered
We offer research and career coaching from laureates and field leaders, professional research management and operation support, and expert assistance with paper or book publishing.Founders welcome! Experienced one-stop support from filing patents to securing funding and launching startups.
You are in Good Hands
We provide generous housing, health, and retirement benefits with relocation assistance and family support, access to China's best healthcare and K-12 education networks, and promote work-life balance and wellness resources.
How to Apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For exceptional candidates,
we will schedule interviews immediately. All materials must be submitted in English.
Please submit the following in PDF format to
Recommendation list
Please include a list of at least five names for recommendation, together with their contact information.
Curriculum Vitae
Please include a list of your peer-reviewed publications, any major prize/award and patents. If you have been involved in start-ups or product development, you can include information as well.
Research Statement
Please summarize your past research, key fundamental questions you intend to pursue and novel technical foundations you might have, and future research plans. You can include a short movie if it helps explain your work. (up to 5 pages, optional diagram)
Milestone Publications
Please include up to five of your most significant publications (PDF copies).
Cover Letter
Please briefly tell us about yourself, your motivation for applying to Xuemin, your long-term ambitions, your research highlights, and how they align with Xuemin’s missions, and evidence of originality, creativity and impact.
Please list a few experts who could unbiasedly evaluate your work.
Please also indicate your anticipated start date, any specific research needs or requirements, and any other information relevant or helpful for us to consider.
We look for those with big ideas,
bold undertakings and sharp minds.
