I Am the President of the University

Latest website: "Although Zhijiang Laboratory was jointly built by the provincial government, Ali and Zhejiang University, it is an independent entity. It is divided into five centers, which research network, perception, computing, system and artificial intelligence respectively. The main body is Do AI, and then focus on various directions of this subject, basically covering artificial intelligence, photoelectric sensing, chips, communications, big data, intelligent algorithms, etc.

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

It sounds pretty good, but when you think of Zheng Qiang's expression before, it's definitely not simple.

Sure enough, Zheng Qiang sighed.

“But, there are quite a few problems.

One is a mechanism issue. Except for administrative personnel, scientific research personnel are not established. In terms of security, it is not as good as a university teaching position, in terms of stability, it is not as good as an old research institute, and in terms of salary and benefits, it is not as good as an Internet company. It feels a bit nondescript.

One is a matter of ethos. There are many mountains, and the phenomenon of standing in groups and grouping is serious. Various departments argue and push each other, and do not do practical work. The process is unimaginably long. Procurement and reimbursement account for more than half of the workload. The efficiency is low and internal friction is serious.

One is a management issue. The 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, resulting in full-time employees being inferior to part-time employees. The entire unit does not feel like an independent institution, but more like a vassal of several laboratories in a certain university, which is completely opposite to the original intention of its establishment at the time.

Another issue is policy..."

Although Zheng Qiang has been away from Zhejiang University for some years, his connections are still there, and he still knows things that outsiders don't understand.

"Since there are so many problems, why do people still go?" Chen Hao asked.

"Of course there are good sides, such as almost no overtime, 955 work system; many holidays, including the 14-day Spring Festival holiday; working hours are relatively relaxed, so it doesn't matter if you arrive late and leave early..."

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

Zhijiang Laboratory combines three completely different industries: universities, enterprises, and research institutes, and it becomes a very abnormal product.

Chen Hao asked again: "Are laboratories in other regions like this too?"

"Roughly the same."

Zheng Qiang thought for a moment and then said: "The laboratories that have emerged in various places in recent years are either based on universities or research institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. When the situation is complex, overall management is more troublesome."

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

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

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

On the surface, it seems that the scientific research environment and strength are very strong, but they come from different units and are difficult to integrate. They are more like a loose sand.

There are obviously so many problems, why is the state still supporting it?

Because in the past, national laboratories almost relied on state funding for scientific research. \b

If we want to vigorously develop national laboratories to compete with those in Oak Forest and Lawrence in the United States, we will need too much funding.

We can only relax the standards, forming a situation where 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 are developed, there will be no disadvantages.

"I think this model is not good. Administration and scientific research should be separated, and there should not be the 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 the projects of our two national laboratories are approved."

Chen Hao was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "It seems that I am obsessed."

No one knows what to do with the national laboratory.

Should we learn from the United States in an all-round way or pursue a unique path that suits our country?

Therefore, a green channel was opened for Guanghua University.

Dual channel test!

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

The other is the local national laboratories that have emerged in recent years.

"In short, 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 a national team for scientific research. With national certification, there is no need to worry about not having a golden name when recruiting talents.

"The news will be announced in the next two days. Lao Zheng, I need to trouble you about personnel matters."

Chen Hao's eyes lit up, "We have announced to the outside world that we will launch a new round of recruitment of scientific research personnel. We must improve our scientific research capabilities and remove the word [raise] as soon as possible!"

"good."

…

"Secretary, are you kidding??"

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

Ren Hong had no time to worry about these looks at this moment, but walked out of the laboratory quickly and returned to his office.

"Secretary, is what you just said true?"

A helpless voice came from the phone, "Professor Ren, I know this is sudden, and there is nothing I can do about it. This is an order issued by the central government."

"Why?!"

Ren Hong didn't understand. Although he liked the atmosphere here very much, after all, he had worked at HKUST for more than ten years. 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 for Advanced Materials and Semiconductors (in preparation)] and [National Laboratory for Vacuum Rail Transit (in preparation)] applied by Guanghua University. Only you are the [Advanced Materials and Semiconductor National Laboratory (in preparation)]. The best candidate for director of the Semiconductor National Laboratory (in preparation).”

"National Laboratory?" Ren Hong was completely stunned. How come he didn't know anything about it?

"Yes, and there are still two. The news will be announced to the public in the next two days," the secretary said with a deep sigh, "Oh, now our USTC is not the only university in China with a national laboratory."

His emotions slowly calmed down, and Ren Hong finally figured it out.

In the three laboratories and research centers of photonic screens, optical cores, and carbon nanoparticles, most of the scholars at Guanghua University are young. Professor Chen Chong and Professor Fang Haosen are no less talented than him, 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.

At Guanghua University, he is the only one who is most suitable.

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

Ren Hong opened his mouth and his eyes became hesitant.

He is already a Changjiang Scholar, has already touched half of the academician's feet, and is only one step away from wearing this highest-level academic hat.

Hosting the optical core project, coupled with the position of director of this newly established national laboratory, will indeed be of great help to the competition for academicians.

No scholar can resist the temptation of academicianship.

Ren Hong is no exception.

"Secretary, I understand..."

…

Ludao, in the mountains.

Professor Zhao Yong was dumbfounded when he received a call from Principal Yang Dan.

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

What's going on? I'm just here to support the vacuum hyperloop research team. Why did he stay?

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