“Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Academy of Meteorological Research (GBA Academy) is a national-level scientific and technological innovation platform formed in 2023 with the approval of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA). Centered on the Guangzhou Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology, CMA, it brings together meteorological research institutions across the Bay Area. The Academy provides scientific and technological support for the development of the GBA, China's "21st Century Maritime Silk Road" initiative, and the advancement of meteorological modernization.”

We are now launching the second round of public recruitment for the GBA Academy for the year 2025. The relevant announcements are as follows:

I. Recruitment Positions

(A) Research Positions: At the Guangzhou Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology, CMA

CMA is recruiting Young Talents and Leading Talents in three key areas: Numerical Weather Prediction, Marine Meteorology, and Tropical Severe Weather.

1. Young Talents Series (Generally under 40 years old)

• Position 1: Research Position (Young Talent - Numerical Weather Prediction Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202501)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1-2
  2. Qualifications
     1. Under 40 years old, holds a doctoral degree, with a background in numerical weather prediction. Preference will be given to those with overseas work or study experience.
     2. Engaged in numerical weather prediction research and development, with experience in undertaking national-level projects, or having served as a core team member in the development of numerical model algorithms or having published papers with high citation rates in domestic or international academic journals.
     3. Strong research capabilities and innovation ability, able to independently undertake research projects and promote disciplinary development, while possessing good teamwork spirit.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Focus on the cutting-edge developments in numerical prediction domestically and internationally, conducting research on key technologies for tropical regional numerical prediction.
     2. Assist in formulating development plans for regional numerical prediction and completing key team tasks.
     3. Participate in model operational shift duties, application outreach, and related activities.
     4. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy and the laboratory.
• Position 2: Research Position (Young Talent - Marine Meteorology Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202502)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1-2
  2. Qualifications
     1. Candidates must be under 40 years old and hold a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to those with overseas work or study experience.
     2. Engaged in the study of meso- and micro-scale air-sea interactions, with experience in undertaking national-level projects, or having published papers with high citation rates in domestic or international academic journals.
     3. Strong research capabilities and innovation ability, able to independently undertake research projects and promote disciplinary development, while possessing good teamwork spirit.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Focus on the cutting-edge developments domestically and internationally, conducting research on severe tropical weather.
     2. Participate in field observation experiments and complete key team tasks.
     3. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy.
• Position 3: Research Position (Young Talent - Tropical Severe Weather Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202503)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1-2
  2. Qualifications
     1. Candidates must be under 40 years of age and hold a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to those with international work or study experience.
     2. Engaged in the observation and research of severe weather, with experience in undertaking national-level projects, or having published papers with high citation rates in domestic or international academic journals.
     3. Strong research capabilities and innovation ability, able to independently undertake research projects and promote disciplinary development, while possessing good teamwork spirit.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Focus on the cutting-edge developments domestically and internationally, conducting research on severe tropical weather.
     2. Participate in field observation experiments and complete key team tasks.
     3. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy.

2. Leading Talents Series

• Position 4: Research Position (Leading Talent - Numerical Weather Prediction Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202504)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1
  2. Qualifications
     1. Holds a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to those with over 5 years of overseas work experience.
     2. Engaged in numerical weather prediction research and development, with high academic influence domestically and internationally, having published multiple high-level papers in renowned domestic and international academic journals. Possesses the ability to lead teams in scientific research and technical and has experience in undertaking various major scientific research projects or significant operational engineering projects.
     3. Excellent communication skills and team spirit, able to coordinate interdisciplinary and cross-departmental cooperation and exchange.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Must work full-time in the key laboratory during the appointment period.
     2. Organize the formulation and implementation of development plans for regional numerical prediction models, enhancing the laboratory's comprehensive strength.
     3. Strengthen the development of the laboratory's talent team and research groups, enhancing the laboratory's international influence.
     4. Enhance the integration of research and operations, focus on national and local major strategies, and economic and social development needs, carry out model technology, and improve model forecast accuracy.
     5. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy.
• Position 5: Research Position (Leading Talent - Marine Meteorology Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202505)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1
  2. Qualifications
     1. Holds a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to those with over 5 years of overseas work experience.
     2. Engaged in marine meteorological observation, model research, and mechanism analysis, with high academic influence domestically and internationally, having published multiple high-level papers in renowned domestic and international academic journals. Possesses the ability to lead teams in scientific research and the tackling of key technical problems, and has experience in undertaking various major scientific research projects or significant operational engineering projects.
     3. Excellent communication skills and team spirit, able to coordinate interdisciplinary and cross-departmental cooperation and exchange.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Must work full-time at the Academy during the appointment period.
     2. Organize the formulation and implementation of team development plans, enhancing the team's comprehensive strength.
     3. Strengthening the development of the team's talent pool and research groups, enhancing the team's international influence.
     4. Enhance the integration of research and operations, focus on national and local major strategies, and economic and social development needs, carry out model technology, and improve specialized model forecast accuracy.
     5. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy.
• Position 6: Research Position (Leading Talent - Tropical Severe Weather Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202506)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1
  2. Qualifications
     1. Holds a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to those with over 5 years of overseas work experience.
     2. Engaged in severe weather observation and mechanism research, with high academic influence domestically and internationally, having published multiple high-level papers in renowned domestic and international academic journals. Possesses the ability to lead teams in scientific research and technical and has experience in undertaking various major scientific research projects or significant operational engineering projects.
     3. Excellent communication skills and team spirit, able to coordinate interdisciplinary and cross-departmental cooperation and exchange.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Must work full-time at the Academy during the appointment period.
     2. Organize the formulation and implementation of team development plans, enhancing the team's comprehensive strength.
     3. Strengthening the development of the team's talent pool and research groups, enhancing the team's international influence.
     4. Enhance the integration of research and operations, focus on national and local major strategies, and economic and social development needs, take the lead in applying for national key projects, and organize scientific research.
     5. Complete other tasks assigned by the Academy.

(B) Research Positions at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Meteorological Monitoring, Warning and Forecasting Centre

• Position 7: Research Position (Data Assimilation Direction) (Position Code: GBAA202507)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 3
  2. Qualifications
     1. A Ph.D. degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with work or joint training experience in overseas research institutions.
     2. Priority will be given to the following majors and fields: Atmospheric Sciences, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computer Science and Technology, Electronic Information Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and related disciplines. Research focus should be in areas such as numerical weather prediction model development, data assimilation theory and methods, and radar/satellite meteorological data processing.
     3. Preference will be given to candidates with the following core competencies and project experience:
        • Development and practical experience in data assimilation methods (e.g., 3D-Var, 4D-Var, Ensemble Kalman Filter), with the ability to independently complete algorithm coding and verification;
        • Experience in the secondary development or operational application of regional numerical weather prediction models (e.g., WRF, GRAPES);
        • Proficiency in artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies, or experience in developing nowcasting algorithms, with the ability to integrate AI techniques with meteorological data assimilation.
     4. Academic achievements within the past five years must meet at least one of the following criteria:
        • Publication of one or more papers in SCI/SSCI journals in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related fields.
        • Leadership of provincial/ministerial-level or above research projects.
        • Receipt of provincial/ministerial-level or above awards.
        • Other equivalent academic accomplishments.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Participate in the research and development of a new-generation numerical prediction model and data assimilation system, completing research tasks as required.
     2. Conduct research on data assimilation methods and their applications.
     3. Develop meteorological disaster warning and forecasting systems.

(C) Research Position at the Yangjiang Meteorological Support Technology Research Center

• Position 8: Research Position (Young Talent) (Position Code: GBAA202508)
  1. Number of Vacancies: 1
  2. Qualifications
     1. Under 40 years old, holds a doctoral degree.
     2. Possesses research background or work experience in at least one of the following: collaborative processing technology and data application of multi-source meteorological data; dynamics and numerical simulation of severe convective weather; artificial intelligence; research and development on the formation mechanisms, disaster-causing mechanisms, and monitoring/warning of severe convective weather; or marine economic meteorological services.
     3. Experience in undertaking national-level projects or having published papers with high citation rates in domestic or international academic journals.
     4. Strong research capabilities and innovation ability, able to independently undertake research projects and promote disciplinary development, while possessing good teamwork spirit.
  3. Responsibilities
     1. Focus on the cutting-edge developments in marine economic meteorological services and hazardous weather forecasting domestically and internationally, conducting research on key technologies for customized forecasting based on AI, etc.
     2. Assist the Yangjiang Meteorological Support Technology Research Center and the Key Laboratory of Meteorological Support for Offshore Economic Industries in formulating development plans and completing key team tasks.
     3. Complete other tasks assigned by the GBA Academy and the Yangjiang Meteorological Bureau.

Detailed introductions of the above Academy branches or operational stations are provided in the attachment.

II. Recruitment Process

1. Application: Submit applications via email to gzrds@gd121.cn. The email subject must be formatted as "Job Code + Your Name". Attachments should include a CV, copies of academic degree certificates, research achievements, and other relevant materials.
2. Qualification Review: Submitted materials will be reviewed by the GBA Academy's office and will then determine candidates that meet the recruitment criteria.
3. Interview Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The time and location will be notified separately.
4. Physical Examination: After the interview assessment, a 1:1 ratio of candidates to be examined will be determined based on the number of positions available. The physical examination will be conducted strictly according to the "Implementation Rules for Physical Examinations of Public Recruitment Personnel in Guangdong Province (Trial)".
5. Employment: Successful candidates who pass the physical examination will be formally hired on a contract basis, with all procedures completed in accordance with the regulations.

III. Remuneration and Benefits

The Academy offers a favorable research environment, startup project funding, a one-off settlement subsidy based on the applicant's qualifications, and competitive salary and benefits, which will be discussed in detail.

Ⅳ. Application Deadline

The application deadline is January 10, 2026. Qualified candidates are warmly encouraged to apply.

V. Contact us

• Ms. Qu
• Tel: 086-020-39456462