Lanzhou University through the implementation"Elite Scholars" Development Program
Gather talents from all over the world and gather discipline teams.
Not only at home and abroad, not only professional titles, not only qualifications
Focus on the problem of "stuck neck" to carry out integrated research.
Actively plan the introduction and training plan of high-level talents.
Recruit 'high-precision and cutting-edge talents'
In 2020, Jin Zhiwen, a professor at the School of Physical Science and Technology of Lanzhou University, was selected as one of the school's first batch of "Cuiying Scholars". Based on the advice of experts, he finally chose the radiographic detection and imaging technology based on metal halide as his research direction. "This is a deliberate choice I made based on my previous work, the characteristics of the place and the school, and the needs of the country. Jin Zhiwen said.
In December 2023, the research team of new semiconductor radiation detection technology led by Jin Zhiwen made important research progress in the field of metal halide X-ray detection, which has an important role in promoting the solution of key problems such as new metal halide basis models, structure-activity relationships and large-area preparation.
In recent years, Lanzhou University has implemented the "Elite Scholars" development plan, gathering talents from all over the world, gathering discipline teams, and focusing on the "stuck neck" problem to carry out integrated research. "The school strives to create a new highland for talent development with 'talent gathering, excellent environment, vitality and outstanding results', creates a diversified talent introduction system, actively plans high-level talent introduction and training plans, and recruits 'high-precision and cutting-edge talents'. Ma Xiaojie, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lanzhou University, said.
Break the "five only".
Implement a system for the evaluation of representative works and peer experts
In 2020, Wu Haijun revealed for the first time the molecular mechanism of plant stem cell immune viruses, and the main research results were published in the journal Nature, and his research results were selected as one of the top ten important advances in Chinese agricultural science in 2021.
At that time, Wu Haijun was an associate researcher at another university. In June of the same year, Wu Haijun joined the School of Life Sciences of Lanzhou University as a fourth-level "Cuiying Scholar".
Not only at home and abroad, not only professional titles, not only qualificationsLanzhou University cancels rigid preconditions such as academic qualifications, first-class achievements, and awards when selecting "Cuiying Scholars".Implement a system for the evaluation of representative works and peer experts, favored by high-level talents.
We focus on evaluating the candidates' actual contributions, academic activity and industry influence in the academic frontier, major national needs, and the main battlefield of the national economy, highlighting the talent's moral character, ability, and performance orientation. Li Pengfei, director of the Talent Office of the Party Committee of Lanzhou University, introduced that the school implements a strict appointment period and mid-term assessment system.
Since 2020, the "magnetic field effect" of high-level talent gathering and talent introduction in Lanzhou University has emerged, and a total of 455 high-level talents have been introducedThe phenomenon of "peacocks flying southeast" has been reversed, and the good trend of "talent gathering in the northwest" has gradually taken shapeγAt present, the "Cuiying Scholars" development plan has become the main starting point for the development and construction of the school's talent system, forming a talent echelon dominated by outstanding talents, leading talents and young talents.
Build a scientific research platform
Solve the worries of young talents
Talent priority is an important orientation for the allocation of scientific research resources in Lanzhou University. The school goes hand in hand in terms of "hard treatment" and "soft security".In terms of scientific research funds, office experimental space, graduate enrollment indicators, etc., priority is given to provide accurate, professional and diversified service guarantee for talents.
The school gave me a start-up fee for scientific research, and the college provided laboratories and equipment. At that time, when the school was preparing for the discipline team, I set up the 'Plant Stem Cells and Environmental Adaptation' discipline team as the subject team leader, including three associate professors, one young researcher and one postdoctoral fellow. Wu Haijun won the title of National Talent during the employment period, and in 2023, he will be appointed as a "Cuiying Scholar".
Today, Lanzhou UniversityIn accordance with the principle of "one person, one policy".It has established the Institute of Ecological Innovation, the Pan-Third Pole Frontier Science Center for Ecological Environment and Climate Change, the Grassland Microbiology Research Center, the National Academy of Nuclear Industry and other physical scientific research institutions and interdisciplinary platforms.
Zhang Qiangqiang, a professor at the School of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, said that the support of start-up funds is an important consideration to attract more young talents to join the "Cuiying Scholars" development program, which "solves the worries of young teachers".
According to statistics, at present, young talents under the age of 45 account for 54% of the "Cuiying Scholars", and many of them have settled in Lanzhou. "The use of scientific research funds is relatively flexible and the scope of use is expanded, and it can pay for students' research assistantships and labor fees, which is very helpful for young teachers who are just starting out. Song Chao, a professor at the School of Ecology and a professor at the School of Ecology, said frankly.
Strengthen demonstration and guidance
Build a new force for building a strong country in science and technology
In 2023, Professor Xu Lili of the School of History and Culture of Lanzhou University was once again approved for the National Social Science Major Project, Professor Zhao Weixi was approved for the rolling funding of the National Social Science Major Project, and Professor Wang Jiqing was approved for the National Social Science Special Project ...... Unpopular and Unpopular Research ProjectThe 9 "Elite Scholars" of the School account for 38% of the total funding of the School in 202306%γ
Since 2019, Lanzhou University has selected a total of 234 leading talents and internationally competitive young scholars at 4 levels to be included in the "Elite Scholars" system, accounting for 9% of the university's teaching and research personnel7%γ
From 2020 to 2023, 122 major key projects were approved, accounting for 67% of the approved projects of the same caliber in the university. 48 other projects with an approved funding of more than 2 million yuan, accounting for 34% of the approved number of projects of the same caliber in the whole school; The approved research funding accounts for 43% of the total number of research funds of the university.
In fact, the exemplary and leading role of the "Cuiying Scholars" does not stop there. "Among the first batch of teachers in our School of Engineering who were selected as 'Cuiying Scholars', Mr. Zhou Youhe was elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and two professors were selected as National Outstanding Young Scholars, which are all the effects of the 'Cuiying Scholars' development plan. Zhang Qiangqiang said.
Up to now, 18 of the "Cuiying Scholars" of Lanzhou University have been selected for the National Major Talent Project, of which 2 have been elected as academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 10 have been selected as national talent ...... such as famous teachers and outstanding young peopleNowadays, "Elite Scholars" are leading major research projects, encouraging interdisciplinary cooperation and attracting more and more researchers, especially young talents. The team of scientific research talents has gradually formed a "system amplification effect", and has become the backbone of national scientific and technological innovation while achieving breakthroughs in its own academic development.
We will continue to deepen the reform of the talent development system and mechanism, continue to strengthen the spiritual and cultural infiltration of the university, optimize the humanistic care mechanism for talents, and create a good atmosphere of 'those who are near are happy, and those who are far away', so that talents can be respected politically, have a secure life, and belong emotionally, and work together to run a first-class university in Northwest China." Yan Chunhua, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and president of Lanzhou University, said.
Contents** China Education News
Reporter Yin Bijun.
Correspondent: Qu Qianqian.
Edited by Wang Xinyue.
Editor-in-charge: Peng Qian.