To meet major national strategic needs, promote innovation in pharmaceutical science and technology, cultivate high-level talent, and in accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Postdoctoral Work and relevant institutional policies, the Postdoctoral Research Station in Pharmaceutical Sciences of Nanchang University is now inviting applications from outstanding doctoral graduates worldwide.
I. Host Institution and Disciplinary Strengths
The Postdoctoral Research Station in Pharmaceutical Sciences has been officially established since October 2023, with the approval from the national authorities and hosted by the School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University. The discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences is:
※ A Key Discipline of Jiangxi Provincial Higher Education Institutions during the 12th Five-Year Plan period;
※ A priority discipline for innovation-driven development in biomedicine and population health;
※ A competitive discipline under the Ministry-Province Joint Development framework.
The discipline offers doctoral and master’s degree programs in the first-level discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as a professional master’s degree in Pharmacy. Pharmacology & Toxicology ranks among the top 1.329‰ globally in ESI rankings, and the undergraduate Pharmacy program is part of the National First-Class Undergraduate Program Development Initiative.
II. Research Platforms and Facilities
The discipline hosts 15 high-level research platforms, including:
※ National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Related Technologies
※ MOE Basic Research Innovation Center for Targeted Intervention in Solid Tumors
※ Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Novel Drug Target Discovery and Validation
※ Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Drug Translation and Evaluation
※ Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals
State-of-the-art equipment includes laser scanning confocal microscopes, high-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers. The total value of research equipment is approximately RMB 120 million, with a combined laboratory area of 14,300 m².
III. Recruitment Criteria
Competitive Applicants must:
1. Possess strong scientific research and innovation capabilities, along with a spirit of teamwork.
2. Uphold high standards of academic ethics and maintain a rigorous scientific attitude; be in good health and fully capable of fulfilling the position requirements.
3. In-service personnel are not accepted for direct recruitment, but are encouraged to join the joint training programs through national-level postdoctoral research workstations in collaboration with the university.
4. Priority will be given to applicants with notable research achievements.
Table 1. Recruitment Categories and Requirements
Category | Requirements |
Faculty-Track Postdoc (Full-time) | 1. Ph.D. obtained within the last 3 years; generally no older than 30 years of age. 2. Published one paper in a top-tier journal or at a major academic conference, or at least two papers in core journals. Note: Applicant must be the first or corresponding author. In Humanities and Social Sciences, a second authorship with the supervisor as first author is also acceptable. 3. Work full-time on campus under a 2–4 years contract. 4. Meet specific professional requirements and complete assessment tasks set by the supervisor and research team. |
Full-time Postdoc (Regular) | 1. Ph.D. obtained within the last 3 years; generally no older than 35 years of age. 2. Work full-time on campus under a 2–3 years contract. |
Jointly-Trained Postdoc | 1. Ph.D. obtained within the last 3 years; generally no older than 35 years of age. 2. Co-recruited by the university and other organizations (e.g., corporate postdoctoral workstations, innovation bases); contract term is usually 2–3 years. 3. Daily expenses (salary, research funds, etc.) covered by the partner organization. Administrative relations, household registration (Hukou), and personnel files remain with the partner organization. |
IV. Support Policies
1. Remuneration and Benefits
Full-time postdoctoral fellows (including international fellows) are employed under an annual salary system. The comprehensive pre-tax annual salary, including national and provincial subsidies, ranges from RMB 220,000 to 350,000.
Table 2. University-Provided Benefits
Category | Details |
Annual Salary & Housing Subsidy | • Full-time postdocs renting off-campus: monthly housing subsidy of RMB 1,000. • Full-time postdocs renting university public rental housing: monthly housing subsidy of RMB 600. |
Supervisor Training Fee | Cooperative supervisors are encouraged to provide a living allowance of RMB 20,000–30,000 per year. |
Table 3. Local Government Policy Subsidies
Subsidy Name | Disbursement Method |
Jiangxi Provincial "Nine Measures for Postdocs" | • Direct Subsidy: Full-time postdocs in STEM fields receive RMB 200,000; other full-time postdocs receive RMB 160,000, paid in two 50% installments upon entry and exit. • Competition Awards: Postdocs winning gold, silver, or bronze awards in the National Postdoctoral Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition or the "Open Challenge" Exchange Activities will receive a 1:1 matching reward from provincial funds (e.g., 2025 rewards: Gold RMB 100,000, Silver RMB 50,000, Bronze RMB 20,000). • Foundation Matching: Postdocs funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation in the same year will receive a 1:1 matching grant from provincial funds. |
Nanchang "Ten Measures for New Talent" | Full-time Ph.D. graduates enrolling in the Nanchang social security system for the first time will receive a living subsidy of RMB 100,000, paid in two 50% installments: the first after six months, the second after twelve months. |
2. Supportive Guarantees and Resources
All funding and benefit policies are subject to the latest official updates.
Table 4. Additional Support
Category | Details |
High-Quality Scientific Research Environment | The university hosts 74 national and provincial-level STEM and medical research platforms (excluding affiliated hospitals), including: • 1 National Key Laboratory • 1 National Engineering Technology Research Center • 1 National International Science and Technology Cooperation Base • 1 China–Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang) • 2 Ministry of Education–Province Collaborative Innovation Centers • 1 National Application Demonstration Center for Genetic Testing Technology • 2 MOE Key Laboratories • 5 MOE Engineering Research Centers • 1 MOE Medical/Pharmaceutical Platform |
High-Level Basic Education Resources | Top-tier K–12 education is available for children of postdoctoral fellows through the university’s affiliated school system. The Affiliated School of Nanchang University was recognized as an "Advanced Collective in the National Education System" in 2024. It is a 12-year integrated school (primary, junior high, senior high) and a key provincial middle school. |
First-Class Medical and Healthcare Services | Access to first-class medical care at affiliated hospitals (First Affiliated Hospital, Second Affiliated Hospital, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital). |
Public Rental Housing | Eligible postdocs may rent university apartments at preferential rates. |
V. Development Path
1.During the postdoctoral period, fellows may independently apply for research projects as a Principal Investigator (PI).
Table 5. Major Funding Programs (National + Provincial Matching)
Program Name | Disbursement Details |
National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talent (Daily Subsidy) | • Category A: RMB 560,000 (national, 2 yrs) + RMB 560,000 (provincial match) • Category B: RMB 360,000 (national, 2 yrs) + RMB 360,000 (provincial match) • Category C: RMB 240,000 (national, 2 yrs) + RMB 240,000 (provincial match) |
Postdoctoral General Grant (Research Funding) | • Natural Sciences: RMB 80,000 + RMB 80,000 (provincial match) • Social Sciences: RMB 50,000 + RMB 50,000 (provincial match) |
Hong Kong Scholars Program (Daily Subsidy) | RMB 360,000 (national, 2 yrs) + RMB 360,000 (provincial match) |
Macao Young Scholars Program (Daily Subsidy) | RMB 360,000 (national, 2 yrs) + RMB 360,000 (provincial match) |
2.Fellows are eligible to apply for professional and technical qualification assessments.
3.Upon successful completion, those meeting university recruitment criteria may apply for a permanent faculty position in accordance with the relevant plan.
Table 6. Transition Paths
Category | Career Outlook |
Full-time Postdoc (Faculty-Track) | After a successful exit evaluation rated "Excellent," candidates aligned with disciplinary needs and meeting Faculty-Track criteria may be appointed as teaching & research faculty, teaching-series faculty, experimental/engineering-series technical staff, or other professional roles. |
Full-time Postdoc (Regular) | Upon successful completion, candidates meeting university recruitment criteria may apply for faculty retention according to the relevant plan, with eligibility for teaching & research faculty or research-series professional technical positions. |
4. All faculty retention schemes are subject to the latest official policies.
VI. Contact Information
School of Pharmacy, Nanchang University
Contact Person: Ms. Xiong
Telephone: 0791-86361839
Email: ncdxyxy2002@ncu.edu.cn
Website: http://yxy.ncu.edu.cn/
Address: Room 330, Dormitory Building 5, 1299 Xuefu Avenue, Honggutan District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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