Get the latest tech news

Wanted: China-born researchers to leave US to work in China. Attractive pay


Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States.

Chinese institutions are offering large salary packages to entice scientists hit by funding cuts and persistent scrutiny in the United States Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior geologist based in Beijing said one of the programmes offered “very attractive” postdoctoral positions designed to appeal to researchers thinking about returning to China due to financial and political challenges in the US. That level of support was at least double the typical salary of a postdoctoral researcher, whether in China or the US, and essentially matched the compensation of an assistant professor, he noted.

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/technology

Read more on:

Photo of China

China

Photo of born researchers

born researchers

Photo of Attractive pay

Attractive pay

Related news:

News photo

iPhone Shipments Crash 50% In China As Local Brands Dominate

News photo

US Lawmakers Urge Ban on China-Linked Router Maker TP-Link

News photo

China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds