Based on a survey of science and technology personnel in China, it is found that the occupational aspirations of young researchers are higher than those of other young science and technology personnel. The young researchers with higher education, better working platform and faster early career development have higher occupational aspirations. In addition, the occupational aspirations of young male researchers are higher than those of young female researchers, and the marriage can promote their occupational aspirations, while it will diminish those of young female researchers.

occupational aspirations  /  young researchers  /  career development