General
Graduate Student Recruitment
1. Research Platforms & Resources
- Based at the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis Fundamentals and the National Engineering Research Center of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- Proven track record in catalyst/initiator design for synthetic rubber, polymerization methodology, molecular architecture design & fabrication, polymer processing & properties, and industrial translation. The group has led 10 + projects funded by the National Key R&D Program, Defense S&T Bureau, NSFC, PetroChina, and other partners.
- 10 + sets of polymerization and monomer/solvent-purification equipment (continuous & batch pilot lines, high-pressure autoclaves, gloveboxes, gas storage and purification systems, solvent refining units), enabling seamless scale-up from lab to pilot.
- 30 + characterization instruments including UV-Vis, FT-IR, GPC, DSC, laser particle analyzer, GC, plus physical-property platforms such as DMA and universal testing machines.
Hardware and funding are abundant—what we truly need are researchers who can ask original questions and challenge prevailing paradigms.
2. Annual Intake (including other faculty members in the center)
| Program | Quota (per year) | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1 | Direct Ph.D. & Entrance Exam |
| M.Sc. (full-time) | 2 | Recommendation & Entrance Exam |
Final numbers are subject to university allocation; early contact is strongly recommended for pre-selection.
3. Application & Funding
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV and transcripts to pibo.liu@dicp.ac.cn.
Stipends and scholarships are provided at the highest level permitted by the institute and university.
4. What We Look For
- Strong curiosity and critical thinking; courage to challenge established dogma.
- Solid chemistry skills; enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary work.
- A long-term mindset that sustains creativity under pressure.
- Not considered: applicants whose main goal is merely obtaining a degree, padding publications, or avoiding employment.
Contact & Further Information
- E-mail: pibo.liu@dicp.ac.cn
- Group homepage: http://www.dicp.cas.cn/yjxt1/dnl22/gkjj/
We look forward to exploring the frontiers of science and engineering with you.