Join Us

We are an energetic group working on the atmospheric environment under human-Earth interactions. We are always glad to hear from people who want to work on these problems with new concepts, ideas, theories, models and data.

What we work on

Broadly: where air pollutants and greenhouse gases come from, where they go, and what they do to climate and health. Current research includes satellite retrieval of trace gases, emission inversion, the coupling of atmospheric transport with economic trade, and artificial intelligence for environmental studies, with a multi-disciplinary approach. The Research page has the detail; Publications shows what we have actually published.

What we look for

Six core expectations — both the bar for joining the group and the bar we hold ourselves to. They apply to every member: postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates and visiting scholars.

On the practical side: most of us come from atmospheric science, environmental science or engineering, remote sensing, geography, applied mathematics, statistics or computer science. What matters more than the label on your degree is willingness to create, relentlessness in pursuing excellence, rigor in method, and comfort with data. We also expect good written English and the patience to check your own numbers.

Chinese is not required, but it is a strong plus for postdocs and visitors. The working language of the group is Chinese, with English used freely for discussion and writing.

Positions

PhD students

Admission goes through Peking University’s graduate admissions cycle. Write to us well before the deadline — a conversation early is much more useful than a strong application at the last minute. Tell us what you have done, and what you would like to work on.

Postdoctoral researchers

We host postdocs through Peking University’s Boya and general postdoctoral programmes. Current openings and the terms of the fellowships are listed in the group’s recruitment notice (PDF, English); if the timing does not fit, write anyway — we have hosted postdocs on external fellowships as well.

Undergraduate research

Peking University undergraduates are welcome to do an undergraduate research project or thesis with us. Some of our most influential papers started as undergraduate work. Come with a rough idea and a realistic amount of weekly time.

Visiting students and scholars

We host visiting students and scholars for stays of a few months up to 2 years, usually self-funded or funded by a scholarship from the visitor’s home institution. Say what you want to finish while you are here, and what you need from us.

How to apply

One e-mail to linjt@pku.edu.cn with the subject line Application — <position> — <your name>, containing:

1. a CV (with publications, if any);
2. a transcript (for students) or a two-page summary of past research (for postdocs);
3. two or three sentences on what you would like to work on here, and why this group;
4. a 2-page proposal (which is a strong plus for students and a requirement for postdocs);
5. names of two referees, or their contact details.

PDF attachments are fine. There is no form to fill in.

What happens next

We read every application ourselves. If there is a fit, we reply to arrange a short conversation (in person or online), usually within a few weeks; if there is not, we may not be able to reply individually, and we apologise for that in advance.

See also Contact for the postal address and visiting information.