I Am the President of the University

The latest website: "Zhijiang Laboratory is jointly established by the provincial government, Ahri and Zhejiang University, but it is an independent subject with five centers, which study networks, perception, computing, systems and artificial intelligence respectively. The main body is Doing AI, and then focusing on various directions of this subject, basically covers artificial intelligence, photoelectric sensing, chips, communications, big data, intelligent algorithms, etc.

The funds are very sufficient, and there are also various expensive large-scale equipment to support. There are many research groups, including many professors from Zhejiang University, and the level is still good. "

It sounds good, but thinking of Zheng Qiang's previous expression, it is definitely not simple.

Sure enough, Zheng Qiang sighed.

"But, there are a lot of problems.

One is the question of mechanism. Except for administrative staff, scientific researchers are not staffed. In terms of stability, it is not as good as a college teaching position, in terms of stability, it is not as good as old-fashioned research institutes, and in terms of salary and treatment, it is not as good as Internet companies. It feels a bit nondescript.

One is the question of atmosphere. There are many hills, and the phenomenon of standing in line and holding a group is serious. Various departments argue with each other, shirk the blame, and fail to do practical things. The process is unimaginably long. Purchase reimbursement accounts for more than half of the workload, which is low in efficiency and serious internal friction.

One is a management issue. Management is extremely unprofessional and the division of labor is chaotic. The heads of many departments are in the hands of external part-time employees, which makes full-time employees inferior to part-time employees. The whole unit is not like an independent institution, but more like a vassal of several laboratories of a certain university, which is completely different from the original intention of its establishment at that time.

There's also a question of policy..."

Although Zheng Qiang has been away from Zhejiang University for some years, he still has connections, and he still knows what outsiders don't know.

"Since there are so many questions, why are there still people going?" Chen Hao asked.

"Of course, there are also good sides, such as almost no overtime, 955 working system; many holidays, 14 days off during the Spring Festival; relatively loose working hours, it doesn't matter if you arrive late or leave early..."

Zheng Qiang hesitated, "There's no pressure, it's more suitable for retirement."

Zhijiang Laboratory, which combines three completely different industries of universities, enterprises, and research institutes, has become a very deformed product.

Chen Hao asked again: "Is it the same for laboratories in other regions?"

"Roughly the same."

Zheng Qiang thought for a while before saying: "In recent years, the laboratories that have arisen in various places are either dominated by universities or research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. When the situation is complicated, overall management is more troublesome."

In fact, laboratories in many places, to put it bluntly, are science cities and science centers, which are more like a hodgepodge.

For example, Huairou National Laboratory, also known as Huairou Science City and Huairou Comprehensive National Science Center, has 18 institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences so far, and the Nano Energy Institute has been relocated. In addition, the Huairou Science City Industrial Research Institute of the National University of Science and Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences Brain Intelligence Innovation Industry Research Institute have also settled in to join.

Other local national laboratories are not much different, all of which have relocated scientific research institutions of some universities, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and enterprises.

On the bright side, it seems that the scientific research environment and strength are very strong, but they come from different units, and it is difficult to integrate them. It is more like a mess of loose sand.

Obviously there are so many problems, why is the state still supporting?

Because in the past national laboratories, scientific research funds were almost all funded by the state.

If you want to vigorously develop the national laboratory, if you want to benchmark the American Oak Forest and Lawrence, you need too much money.

Only the standards can be released, so that local governments + enterprises contribute money, and universities + research institutes produce results.

Chen Hao was silent.

This model has both advantages and disadvantages. As long as two or three laboratories develop, it is not a loss.

"I think this model is not good. Administration and scientific research should be separated, and there should be no phenomenon of laymen guiding experts." Chen Hao still disagrees, such a scientific research environment is not what he wants.

Zheng Qiang glanced at Chen Hao and said with a smile, "That's why we approved the establishment of our two national laboratories."

Chen Hao was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled and said, "It seems that I am the one who was photographed."

No one knows what to do with the National Laboratory.

Should we learn from the United States in its entirety, or should we pursue a unique path that suits our own country?

Therefore, this has opened up a green channel for Guanghua University.

Dual channel test!

One is the specialized national laboratory of Guanghua University based on a single university (or research institute);

The other is the local national laboratory that has emerged in recent years.

"All in all, the approval of these two national laboratories has greatly contributed to the scientific research development of Guanghua University!" Zheng Qiang said excitedly.

The national laboratory is the national team for scientific research. With the national certification, there is no need to worry about recruiting talents.

"The news has been announced in the past two days, Lao Zheng, I need to trouble you with personnel matters."

Chen Hao's eyes lit up, "It is announced to the public that a new round of recruitment of scientific researchers will be launched. We must improve our scientific research capabilities and remove the word [funding] as soon as possible!"

"Okay."

...

"Secretary, are you kidding me??"

Because Professor Ren Hong shouted, many researchers around looked over.

Ren Hong didn't have time to scruple these gazes at the moment, but walked out of the laboratory quickly and returned to his office.

"Secretary, what did you just say is true?"

A helpless voice came from the phone, "Professor Ren, I know this is sudden, and I can't do anything about it. This is an order from the central government."

"why?!"

Ren Hong didn't understand, although he liked the atmosphere here very much, but after all, he had been working at HKUST for more than ten years, and it was too difficult for him to leave all of a sudden.

The secretary had no choice but to explain: "The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved the [National Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Semiconductors (in preparation)] and [National Laboratory of Vacuum Rail Transit (in preparation)] declared by Guanghua University, and only you are the [Advanced Materials and Semiconductor National Laboratory (in preparation)]. The best candidate for the director of the Semiconductor National Laboratory (in preparation)."

"National Laboratory?" Ren Hong was completely stunned, why didn't he know at all?

"Yes, and there are still two. The news will be announced in about the next two days," the secretary said with a deep sigh, "Alas, now our University of Science and Technology is not the only university in China that has a national laboratory."

His emotions calmed down slowly, and Ren Hong could be considered to understand.

In the three laboratories and research centers of photonic screen, optical core, and carbon nanometer, most of the scholars at Guanghua University are young. Professor Chen Chong and Professor Fang Haosen are not inferior to him in talent, but their qualifications and status are far inferior to him.

National laboratories are not like ordinary laboratories, and the selection of laboratory directors must not be hasty.

Here at Guanghua University, he is the most suitable person.

Seeing that Ren Hong did not speak, the secretary thought that Ren Hong could not accept this fact, and quickly comforted: "Professor Ren, in fact, this is not a bad thing. Since 2006, there has been no newly approved national laboratory project for 15 years. And if you serve as the director of the national laboratory, it will also be of great help to your competition for academicians."

Ren Hong opened his mouth and his eyes became hesitant.

He is already a Changjiang Scholar, he has already touched half of the academician's foot, and he is only one step away from wearing this highest-level academic hat~www.NovelMTL.com~ presided over the optical core project, plus this newly established national laboratory The position of director is indeed of great help to the competition for academicians.

No scholar can resist the temptation of academicians.

He Ren Hong is no exception.

"Secretary, I know..."

...

Heron Island, in the mountains.

After receiving the call from Principal Yang Dan, Professor Zhao Yong was dumbfounded.

"Principal, then...then I will become a member of Guanghua University???"

What's the matter, I'm just here to support the vacuum hyperloop research team, why did they stay!

ps: My body is much better, but my throat is still uncomfortable. I will try my best in the second chapter.