Announcement of Jinan University on Postdoctoral Recruitment in 2025

Jinan University: A Premier Institution for Postdoctoral Recruitment Jinan University is the first overseas Chinese institution of higher education founded by the Chinese government. It is a national "Double First-Class" university and a "211 Project" key university, jointly built by the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee, the Ministry of Education, and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and directly administered by the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee. With a long history and profound cultural heritage, the university is known as the "Highest Institution for Overseas Chinese." It offers a comprehensive range of disciplines covering 12 fields, including liberal arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, science, engineering, medicine, education, art, and interdisciplinary studies, featuring strong comprehensiveness and potential for interdisciplinary integration. The university comprises 38 colleges and 18 directly affiliated research institutes (centers); it offers 108 undergraduate programs, 41 first-level disciplines authorized for master’s degrees, and 28 first-level disciplines authorized for doctoral degrees. Nineteen of its disciplines have entered the top 1% of ESI global rankings, ranking third among universities in Guangdong Province. Among them, 13 disciplines are in the top 5‰ of ESI, with Pharmacology and Toxicology entering the top 1‰. Jinan University established its first postdoctoral research station in 1999. Currently, it has 24 postdoctoral research stations and 1 postdoctoral research workstation, covering liberal arts, science, medicine, and engineering. Over 2,000 postdoctoral researchers have been recruited and trained, providing strong talent support for national and local development. Adhering to the postdoctoral training model of "people-oriented, quality-first, evaluation-integration, and innovation-driven," the university offers a broad platform for postdoctoral researchers to pursue their careers. It now sincerely recruits outstanding postdoctoral researchers from home and abroad with competitive benefits. ### I. Disciplines for Recruitment Applied Economics, Clinical Medicine, Chinese Language and Literature, Biology, Business Administration, Journalism and Communication, Chinese History, World History, Political Science, Biomedical Engineering, Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Mechanics, Chinese Materia Medica, Ecology, Statistics, Management Science and Engineering, Theoretical Economics, Cyberspace Security, Basic Medicine, Law, Optical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, and other related disciplines. ### II. Eligibility Criteria 1. Abide by the Constitution and laws, uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system, have good political quality and moral conduct, and maintain physical and mental health. 2. Hold a doctoral degree from renowned domestic or foreign universities or research institutions, with the degree obtained generally within the past 3 years; or be a recent doctoral graduate who has passed the doctoral dissertation defense; generally aged 35 (inclusive) or below. 3. Possess strong research capabilities and academic potential, with notable original achievements (e.g., published papers in high-level journals in the discipline). 4. Meet the specific recruitment requirements set by the postdoctoral research station. ### III. Salary and Benefits 1. Competitive and generous salary packages are offered. For details, please call or discuss in person. 2. Enjoy the university’s public medical care benefits, including annual physical examinations at the university’s affiliated Grade III Class A hospitals and high-standard medical services. 3. Children of postdoctoral researchers can directly enroll in the university’s affiliated kindergartens, primary schools, and middle schools, accessing high-quality educational resources. 4. Eligible to apply for senior professional titles during the appointment period, with separate evaluation procedures. 5. Access to high-level research teams and work platforms, with full support for applying for various research projects. 6. Assistance in registering household registration in Guangzhou for postdoctoral researchers and their children, enjoying first-tier city resources and development opportunities. ### IV. Career Development Paths The university has established the "Jinan Talent Postdoctoral Program" to provide postdoctoral researchers with broad development space and long-term career paths. Outstanding postdoctoral researchers are cultivated as reserve talents for the university’s teaching and research positions, with a 3-year training period. Eligible applicants include outstanding doctoral graduates or postdoctoral researchers with exceptional research achievements during their appointment. During their tenure, Jinan Talent Postdoctoral researchers may be awarded academic titles such as "Distinguished Researcher" or "Distinguished Associate Researcher." A certain proportion of outstanding talent postdoctoral researchers will be selected to stay at the university after completing their appointment. Those appointed to teaching or research positions will have their postdoctoral service period counted toward their first employment term, with direct passing of the first-term assessment. ### V. Project Support The university fully supports postdoctoral researchers in applying for various research and talent projects during their appointment. In addition to national projects, Guangdong Province offers programs such as the "Hong Kong Scholars Program (Greater Bay Area Project)" and "Macao Young Scholars Program (Greater Bay Area Project)" for postdoctoral researchers, providing generous funding to support their development in the Greater Bay Area.