Huazhong Agricultural University as a Double First-Class university and national 211 Project institution under China’s Ministry of Education, HZAU has shaped agricultural education since 1904. Our College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences (CHFS), established in 2002 with roots dating back to 1902 (Forestry) and 1940 (Horticulture), is now a top-tier research hub committed to addressing global agricultural challenges.
Our Strengths
🥇 #1 in China for Horticulture (A+ in 4th National Discipline Assessment)
🌳 Key Disciplines: Landscape Architecture (B+), Forestry (State Forestry Administration recognition)
🔬 18 Key Platforms including:
- National Key Laboratory for Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Horticultural Crops
- National Citrus Breeding Center
- National Science Education Base
We Seek Global Talents in
🍎 Horticulture (Pomology, Olericulture, Ornamental Horticulture)
🌲 Forestry (Including Wood Science)
🍃 Tea Science & Smart Horticulture Systems
🏡 Landscape Architecture & related interdisciplinary fields
Open Positions
- Distinguished Scholars
- For: Internationally recognized leaders (≤55 years)
- Expectations:
- Transformative research impact
- Strategic leadership in discipline development
- Full-time commitment
- Elite Scholars
- For: Rising stars (≤40 years) → Chair Professor/Principal Investigator
- Expectations:
- Breakthroughs with international visibility
- Potential to elevate disciplines to world-class
- Core Faculty
- For: Mid-career scholars (≤38 years) → Associate Professor
- Expectations:
- Teaching excellence (core courses)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Young Talents
- For: Recent PhDs (≤35 years) → Lecturer/Postdoc
- Expectations:
- High-potential early-career researchers
- Team-oriented mindset
Why Choose CHFS?
✨ Tailored Support (“One Policy Per Person”):
- Salary: Globally competitive packages
- Startup Funding: Ample research grants
- Team Building: Guaranteed PhD/Master recruitment quotas
- Life Support:
- Housing assistance
- Child education (kindergarten to high school)
- Premium healthcare
📚 Academic Environment:
- 7 Departments | 6 Undergraduate Programs (All national/provincial “First-Class” majors)
- 2 Postdoctoral Stations (Horticulture & Forestry)
How to Apply
- Prepare:
- Completed Faculty Application Form
- Submit a Single PDF containing:
- CV
- Degree certificates
- 5 representative publications
- Research statement (2 pages max)
- Please title your file as: [Position Level] Application – [Your Name]
- For more information: click here
Applications are reviewed year-round.
