Founded in 2017, the School of Cybersecurity at Tianjin University was designated in 2024 as one of 16 national model institutions for first-class cybersecurity education by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Education. With master's and doctoral programs in primary disciplines, the school boasts a vibrant academic environment, robust industry-academia collaboration, and a strong applicant pool. We warmly welcome outstanding cybersecurity professionals from around the world to join our team! Applications for the Haiyou Program and other high-level talent initiatives are now open through the School of Cybersecurity at Tianjin University.

School long-term recruitment positions

I. Basic Conditions

Supporting the leadership of the Communist Party of China, abiding by laws and regulations, possessing good ideological and moral qualities as well as ethical cultivation, being simple and upright with sound physical and mental health; holding a doctoral degree, and demonstrating outstanding academic achievements in cybersecurity and related fields with promising development potential, such individuals are considered outstanding talents both domestically and internationally.

II. Positions Available

III. Recruitment Specializations

Cryptography and related fields such as cryptosystem engineering, chip and hardware security, software and system security, network and communication security, data and content security, privacy protection, AI security, industrial control and IoT security, as well as distributed and cloud computing security (including blockchain technologies) are all closely related to cybersecurity.

IV. Support and Safeguards

The university has consistently worked to cultivate a favorable ecosystem for attracting, retaining, utilizing, and serving talent. For recruitment at all levels, it strives to enhance services through a dual approach of talent attraction and cultivation. Comprehensive support and guarantees are provided in areas such as job placement, research facilities, team building, compensation, and relocation assistance. Additionally, resources for children's education and healthcare are integrated to help talents focus on research and international collaboration, thereby promoting healthy development and academic breakthroughs.

5. Contact Information

Office of the School of Cybersecurity, Tianjin University

Contacts: Teacher Liu, Teacher Chen

Tel: 022-27407649

Email: soc@tju.edu.cn

Send your resume to the email address with the subject line "Name + Major + Position"

Address: Building 55, Beiyangyuan Campus, Tianjin University, No.135 Yaguan Road, Haihe Education Park, Jinnan District, Tianjin, China.

2026 Overseas Outstanding Youth Program

1. Project Overview

The Outstanding Young Scientists Fund (Overseas) initiative aims to attract and encourage overseas young scholars (including non-Chinese ethnic foreign talents) who have achieved notable accomplishments in natural sciences, engineering, and related fields to return to China for work. These scholars will be empowered to independently select research directions and conduct innovative studies, fostering the rapid growth of young scientific and technological talents. The program seeks to cultivate a group of outstanding academic leaders with the potential to reach the forefront of global science and technology, thereby contributing to the development of a strong nation in science and technology.

II. Applicant Qualifications

The following conditions refer to the 2025 application guidelines, and the final version will be based on the guidelines issued in 2026.

1. Applicants for the Excellent Youth Science Fund (Overseas) program must meet the following requirements:

(1) Comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, possess sound scientific ethics, and consciously practice the spirit of scientists in the new era;

(2) The date of birth is on or after January 1, 1986;

(3) Possess a doctoral degree;

(4) The research focus is primarily on natural sciences, engineering technology, etc.;

(5) Applicants must have obtained a formal teaching or research position at a renowned overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D department between receiving their doctoral degree and the 2026 application deadline, with at least 36 consecutive months of work experience. Those who earned their PhD overseas with exceptional academic performance may qualify for a relaxed work experience requirement (this does not apply to PhDs obtained through Sino-foreign joint programs). Applicants holding a domestic paid position during overseas work will have their domestic tenure excluded from overseas work experience calculation.

(6) Achieve peer-reviewed scientific or technical accomplishments recognized by experts in the field, with demonstrated potential to become an academic leader or outstanding talent in the discipline;

(7) The applicant has not yet returned to China (or come to China) for full-time employment, or will return to China (or come to China) for employment after January 1, 2025. Upon receiving the funding notice, the applicant must resign from overseas employment and return to China (or come to China) for full-time employment for no less than 3 years.

2. Limitation Requirements

Implement the relevant requirements for the coordination and alignment of national science and technology talent programs. A single program at the same level can only undertake one application, and cross-level applications are not permitted.

III. Research Directions

·  Cryptography and Cryptographic Engineering

·  Chip and Hardware Security

·  software and system security

·  Network and Communication Security

·  data and content security, privacy protection

·  Security of Artificial Intelligence

·  Industrial Control and Internet of Things Security

·  Distributed and Cloud Computing Security (including Blockchain and other technologies)

·  Emerging Research Directions in Other Fields

4. Worry-free Employment

High-level initiation and continuous empowerment: Provide full-time higher education faculty positions in public institutions, elite professor positions, establish a green channel for direct recruitment of doctoral supervisors, and confer doctoral supervisor qualifications. For those who have entered the Haiyou Association evaluation but have not yet passed, priority recommendation for application to talent positions (public institution positions) may be granted.

Generous compensation with long-term support: Offering highly competitive salaries accompanied by substantial relocation allowances and research funding. After the initial employment period, extended salary support is provided to facilitate faculty members 'advancement to higher platforms during stable career phases. Subsequent career development opportunities can also be pursued through the university's promotion channels, ensuring continuous expansion of professional growth.

Strong Team and Stable Support: Graduate student recruitment quotas are provided in the first year of employment, with separate quotas allocated for master's and doctoral candidates during the initial hiring period. The university fully supports the recruitment of two postdoctoral fellows. Developmental preferences are respected, allowing recruited talents to freely choose to join the team or pursue independent development, with equal access to platform resources.

Quality education for all ages: featuring premium affiliated kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools.

Livable and Secure, Healthcare Without Worries: The university provides transitional housing for recruited talents at both Beiyangyuan and Weijin Road campuses, featuring comprehensive living facilities. Both campuses are directly accessible via subway, ensuring convenient transportation. Leveraging the resources of high-quality affiliated hospitals, the university offers comprehensive medical coverage for faculty members and their families, safeguarding health and ensuring a fulfilling life.

Tianjin, one of the three cities in China that independently set the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) questions, is rich in high-quality educational resources and has prominent educational advantages.

V. Application Method

Scan the QR code or visit the following website to submit your application through the Cybersecurity College. https://docs.qq.com/form/page/DWXdmcmFwZkZaZXRt

Tianjin University-2026 Overseas Outstanding Youth Project Application

Introduction to Tianjin University School of Cyber Security

Tianjin University (Tian Da), formerly known as Beiyang University, was founded on October 2, 1895, and is the first modern university in China, pioneering modern higher education in the country. Tianjin University is one of the first universities selected for the "211 Project" and "985 Project", and has been listed as a Class A university in the national "World-Class University Construction" initiative.

The School of Cybersecurity at Tianjin University is dedicated to tackling "bottleneck" technologies in fundamental research areas including chip security, software security, AI security, data content security, and blockchain. Adhering to its distinctive "Cybersecurity + Critical Infrastructure" development model, the school leverages the "Cybersecurity+" framework to collaborate with Tianjin University's leading disciplines in water conservancy engineering, marine observation, and smart grids, driving endogenous integration and leapfrog development. It has undertaken the construction of the Ministry of Education's "Critical Infrastructure Information Network Security Science Facility" platform (with funding exceeding 100 million RMB). The school is building a faculty talent system centered on teaching and research, fully implementing "one-person-one-plan" strategies and mentorship programs for young talents. Priority is given to young researchers in terms of master's/doctoral quotas, startup funding, and relocation allowances. With a vibrant academic atmosphere, excellent working conditions, competitive compensation, and abundant talent pool, the school warmly welcomes outstanding scholars and young talents from home and abroad to join and develop together, contributing Tianjin University's wisdom and strength to fortify the nation's cybersecurity barrier and build world-class cybersecurity disciplines.

Official website of the college: https://cse.tju.edu.cn/