Jointly initiated by: GreyBay Institute, Greater Bay Area Institute
Tel: +86 13538048576Address: 8 Yuanling 5th Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Join us
At GreyBay Institute we believe that the best research comes from genuine concern for real-world problems, and that the furthest reach begins with a team of idealists working together with professionalism. We are looking for people with scientific rigour, care for others, and a willingness to act—whether you are a researcher or an engineer, if you care about the intersection of cities and health, this is a place where your work can have real impact.
We offer competitive pay, benefits, an open team culture, and above all a stage where your research is seen and used. Here, every line of code, every report, every analysis can help shape policies and tools that improve the health of millions.
1. Open positions
Position |
Department |
Responsibilities |
Assistant Researcher |
Research Division I (Urban Environment & Health) |
Conduct empirical research on urban environment and population health; literature review, data cleaning, analysis, and report writing; support fieldwork and policy case studies; support project delivery. |
Assistant Researcher |
Research Division II (Data Science & Policy Evaluation) |
Policy evaluation and causal inference; multi-source health data modelling and analysis; develop and refine ML algorithms for risk prediction and policy scenario simulation; technical reports and papers. |
Postdoctoral Researcher |
Research Division I / II |
Frontier research on built environment and health, causal inference, healthy city assessment; lead project design, analysis, and publication; supervise interns and collaborate across disciplines. |
Data Engineer |
Data Platform & Technology |
Design and maintain the Institute’s data platform; build ETL pipelines for automated ingestion, cleaning, and standardisation; ensure high availability and performance of storage and compute. |
Backend Engineer |
Data Platform & Technology |
Backend development for data visualisation platforms, internal tools, and public-interest apps; design and optimise APIs; system stability and security; technology selection and performance tuning. |
Frontend Engineer |
Data Platform & Technology |
Develop and iterate the Institute website, data dashboards, and public-interest web apps; work with backend and researchers to turn data insights into clear, usable interfaces. |
Research Project Officer |
Research Operations |
Support grant applications, project tracking, and budget execution; organise outputs and IP registration; coordinate with domestic and international partners. |
Communications & Brand Officer |
Communications & Engagement |
Run the website, WeChat and other channels; turn research into policy briefs, popular science articles, and visualisations; support conferences and public events. |
Finance & Grants Officer |
Finance & Grants |
Daily accounting, budgeting, and tax; manage research and donation funds; donor relations and financial reporting. |
Admin & HR Officer |
Administration & Operations |
Administration, facilities, and assets; support recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and employee relations; internal meetings and cross-department coordination. |
2. What we offer
— Collaboration with leading universities, research institutions, and government think tanks so your research addresses real policy agendas;
— Competitive compensation and full social insurance;
— Flexible working, learning fund, annual health check, and paid leave;
— Open, flat team culture where every voice is respected.
3. How to apply
At GreyBay Institute we do not define each other as “employees”—we are research partners and co-creators. We care less about credentials than about solid skills, genuine curiosity, and the drive to turn science into action.
If you share our values and want to grow in a place where your work is seen and respected, please send your CV and portfolio (if any) to hr@greybay.org. Use the subject line “Position name + Your name”. We will respond to shortlisted applicants within ten working days.
We look forward to building healthier cities with you.
