1. Introduction to GXU

Located in the beautiful green city of Nanning, Guangxi University is a “Double first-class” university co-constructed by the Ministry of Education and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and supported by the “211 Project”.

1.1 Pioneer of Higher Education in Guangxi, a Cradle of Talents

Guangxi University, founded in 1928 with Dr. Ma Junwu as its first principal, praised as the Grandmaster by Premier Zhou Enlai. Over the course of nine decades, GXU has evolved into a premier comprehensive university in Guangxi, boasting the longest legacy, largest campus, and most competitive programs. It has nurtured over 500,000 professionals, including renowned scholars in the Chinese Academy of Sciences and leaders in various levels of government and industry.

1.2 Diverse Disciplinary Scope, Outstanding Comprehensive Strengths

GXU offers a comprehensive range of academic disciplines, including Philosophy, Economics, Law, Education, Literature, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Management, and Arts, comprising 11 major categories. Presently, it boasts 1 “world-class” discipline, two top-tier discipline clusters jointly constructed by Ministry of Education and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, two national key disciplines, one state key (nurturing) discipline, 12 top-tier disciplines recognized within Guangxi, 46 undergraduate majors designated as national-level first-class construction points, 19 doctoral degree authorization points in primary disciplines, one professional doctoral degree authorization point, 38 master’s degree authorization points in primary disciplines, 25 master’s degree authorization points for specialized programs, and 14 post-doctoral research stations. Seven disciplines, namely Engineering, Materials Science, Agricultural Science, Botany and Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Ecology, and Biology and Biochemistry, rank within the top 1% globally according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI).

1.3 Research Platform Convergence and Robust Innovation Foundation

GXU possesses a batch of national and ministerial-level scientific research platforms, including one national key laboratory, one provincially co-constructed national key laboratory, one national-level international science and technology cooperation base, two key laboratories under the Ministry of Education, two engineering research centers, two provincial co-built collaborative innovation centers, one national and regional research base, and one key laboratory under the State Forestry and Grassland Administration. Additionally, there are over 40 provincial-level scientific research platforms such as key laboratories, engineering technology research centers, engineering research centers, applied mathematics centers, international science and technology cooperation bases, agricultural good breed breeding centers, and collaborative innovation centers in Guangxi.

GXU closely aligns with national and local major strategies and has achieved a batch of innovative results in various fields including the construction of large-span steel pipe concrete arch bridges, green and efficient pulping and papermaking bleaching equipment and technology, high-concentration organic wastewater treatment, South China Sea coral reef ecological protection and island engineering construction, cosmic high-energy cosmic ray astrophysics and detection technology, high-sugar, high-yield, and high-resistance sugarcane new variety breeding, water buffalo cloning breeding, and China-ASEAN big data research and application. It has successively won multiple national-level science and technology awards, with the key technology research team for large-span arch bridges being awarded the National Innovation Medal.

Currently, GXU highlights its distinctive advantages in “tropical and subtropical resource development and utilization, opening up cooperation towards ASEAN, protection and utilization of marine resources in the Beibu Gulf, and regional governance in border ethnic areas”. It deepens its services for national strategies and local economic and social development, and promotes the construction of high-end talent gathering areas and outstanding talent cultivation highlands.

1.4 Location Advantages and Exceptional Living Environment

Guangxi, situated between Southeast Asia and Southwest China, bordered by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and embraced by the Beibu Gulf to the south, boasts a prime geographical position. Leveraging its unique location, Guangxi is actively fostering a science and technology innovation hub aimed at ASEAN collaboration. Situated in Nanning, the capital city and core of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone, GXU enjoys proximity to the vital New Western Land-Sea Corridor and serves as the permanent host of the China-ASEAN Expo. Nanning, with its subtropical climate, lush greenery, and year-round floral splendor, is acclaimed as the “Green City of China,” earning accolades such as the “World Habitat Award” and recognition as a national ecological garden city. Guangxi University, nestled amidst verdant landscapes and glistening lakes, has earned distinction as a National Civilized Campus.

As China strides towards a new journey of building a socialist modernization country in every aspect, the Ministry of Education, the Party Committee and Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have attached greater importance to the construction and development of Guangxi University, providing a series of policy and funding support. GXU has entered a period of infinite opportunities and accelerated development, striving to become a domestically first-class comprehensive research university with distinctive features by its 100th anniversary. We are more eager than ever to attract excellent talents and we are striving to create an academic environment and provide the necessary conditions for outstanding young talents to thrive. We offer competitive salary and benefits, on-campus housing rentals, and provide positions in the career system for talented individuals. We also provide first-class preschool and basic education for the children of talents.

2. Recruitment Areas:

Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Light Industry Technology and Engineering, Biology, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Animal Science, Ecology, Physics, Applied Economics, and other related fields.

2.1 Recruitment Criteria:

2.1.1 Compliance with laws and regulations, sound physical and mental health, possessing good moral character, and teamwork spirit.

2.1.2 Strong research capabilities and considerable academic development potential.

2.1.3 Holders of a doctoral degree (obtained within the past 3 years), or be a current doctoral student expected to obtain a doctoral degree soon.

2.1.4 Age not exceeding 35 years old. For candidates in humanities and social sciences or in natural sciences with a shortage of talent, the age limit can be relaxed to 38 years old.

2.1.5 Full-time postdoctoral researchers must transfer their personnel files to GXU.

2.2 Salary and Benefits:

2.2.1 Full-time postdoctoral researchers recruited independently by the university will receive an annual salary of no less than 210,000 RMB (pre-tax), comprising 150,000 RMB/year from the university and a minimum of 60,000 RMB/year from the cooperating mentor project.

2.2.2 Full-time postdoctoral researchers are entitled to social insurance or commercial insurance as per regulations, along with medical benefits including staff physical examinations.

2.2.3 Complimentary on-campus housing of approximately 40 square meters for a lease term of 24 months.

2.2.4 Children of full-time postdoctoral researchers enjoy equal access to educational resources as the children of regular faculty members.

2.2.5 Postdoctoral researchers may apply for overseas participation in international conferences, academic exchanges, and collaborative research during their tenure.

2.2.6 Eligible postdoctoral researchers can receive approximately 80,000 RMB annually from the Guangxi Autonomous Region Postdoctoral Special Subsidy Program (for a duration of two years); those awarded the “Guibo New Plan” of the Guangxi Autonomous Region receive an increased subsidy of 150,000 RMB/year.

2.2.7 Exceptional postdoctoral researchers meeting faculty recruitment criteria at the university may apply for teaching positions and receive relevant benefits as per the university's talent recruitment policy.

2.3 Research Support:

2.3.1 GXU provides 100,000 RMB in research start-up funds for independently recruited full-time postdoctoral researchers.

2.3.2 Postdoctoral researchers may apply for the Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Special Projects, with selected candidates receiving a special fund of 100,000 RMB.

2.4 Application Process:

2.4.1 Individual Application: Applicants establish initial application with a cooperating mentor and submit application materials to the designated email address for the mobile station. Application materials include a personal resume, proof of identity, and documentation of research achievements.

2.4.2 Entrance Examination: Following a review of materials, the mobile station organizes applicants for entrance examinations. Successful candidates undergo university approval.

2.4.3 Entrance Approval: Upon completion of internal approval procedures, applicants log in to the “China Postdoctoral” website, register personal information, and submit entrance materials. After university system review, materials are submitted to the National Postdoctoral Management Committee for approval, followed by entrance procedures.

2.4.4 Contract Signing: After completion of entrance procedures, the Human Resources Department of GXU signs a postdoctoral work agreement with the researcher.

3. Contact Information

Postdoctoral Recruitment Directions and Contact Information

The university perennially recruits postdoctoral fellows in the aforementioned disciplines, while also welcoming applicants from other relevant fields to join the mobile station for interdisciplinary scientific research.

Contact Information for the Human Resources Department at Guangxi University:

Contact Person: Hou Li

Email: bhb@gxu.edu.cn

Telephone: +86-771-3236137 Fax: +86-771-3237366

University Website:

Mailing Address: Human Resources Department, Guangxi University, No. 100 Daxue East Road, Nanning, Guangxi, China

Postal Code: 530004