2026 Recruitment Notice for Postdoctoral Researchers

Research Group of Professor Bofu Zheng, School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University

Introduction to the Research Group

The research group focuses on the enhancement of regional ecosystem functions, as well as the assessment, utilization and management of ecosystem services. It conducts theoretical and applied technical research in fields including ecosystem services, ecological restoration, and remote sensing monitoring and assessment of resources and environment, across multiple scales such as sample plots, small watersheds, large lake basins, and the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

The group is supported by a wealth of platforms and data resources. The platforms include the Field Observation Station for Ecological Product Supply Capacity, the Jiangxi (Shangyou) Institute for the Transformation of the "Two Mountains" Concept, the China Jinggangshan "Two Mountains" Academy / Jinggangshan Institute for the "Two Mountains" Concept, Nanchang University, and the National Expert Service Base for Research and Demonstration of the "Two Mountains" Concept Transformation and Realization of Ecological Product Value in Jiangxi. It also possesses abundant data resources, including multi-scale and multi-category remote sensing images, as well as multi-year and multi-site observation data of the Poyang Lake Basin. These can provide essential infrastructure and support for postdoctoral researchers to carry out scientific research.

Recruitment Details

1. Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

2. Number of Vacancies: 3

3. Employment Type: Full-time

4. Educational Requirement: Doctoral degree

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants should be born on or after January 1, 1990 (age 35 or below), with good physical and mental health. The doctoral degree must be obtained within 3 years, or the doctoral dissertation defense must have been completed.

2. Be honest and trustworthy, passionate about scientific research, courageous to take on key responsibilities, and possess excellent teamwork spirit.

3. Have an academic research background in at least one of the following fields: ecosystem services, ecological restoration, resource and environmental remote sensing analysis, ecological and environmental big data, and environmental economy and management.

4. Be proficient in field investigation and sampling work at ecological and environmental field sampling points/sample plots.

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct research and development on regional ecosystem services, ecological protection and restoration technologies, environmental and resource remote sensing analysis, the realization of ecological product value, and other related topics.

2. Assist in undertaking scientific research tasks at the above-mentioned platforms, including the Field Observation Station for Ecological Product Supply Capacity, the Jiangxi (Shangyou) Institute for the Transformation of the "Two Mountains" Concept, the China Jinggangshan "Two Mountains" Academy / Jinggangshan Institute for the "Two Mountains" Concept, Nanchang University, and the National Expert Service Base for Research and Demonstration of the "Two Mountains" Concept Transformation and Realization of Ecological Product Value in Jiangxi.

3. Assist in supervising master’s and doctoral students.

4. Actively apply for major research funding programs, including the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Postdoctoral researchers shall manage the allocated funding upon obtaining project support.

Position Benefits

1. The annual salary is no less than 242,000 RMB (pre-tax, including rental subsidy). The specific remuneration package is determined through consultation between the postdoctoral research station and the postdoctoral researcher. Eligible candidates can enjoy relevant postdoctoral policies stipulated in the Nine Policies for Postdoctoral Researchers of Jiangxi Province.

2. Full support will be provided for postdoctoral researchers to apply for national, provincial and municipal postdoctoral talent programs and research projects during their station stay. Successful applicants will enjoy the corresponding benefits on the principle of taking the higher standard.

3. Recruits are eligible to rent public rental housing for university faculty after joining the group.

4. Household registration procedures will be handled in accordance with postdoctoral administration policies of Jiangxi Province and relevant policies of Nanchang City. Postdoctoral researchers who remain employed in Nanchang after completing their postdoctoral research are entitled to relevant postdoctoral policies under the Ten New Talent Policies of Nanchang.

Application Materials

Applicants are requested to submit their application materials, including a detailed curriculum vitae, educational and work experience, representative academic achievements, etc., to the contact email. The email subject should be clearly labeled as: Postdoctoral Application + Full Name + Graduate Institution.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Professor Zheng

Tel: 13870880832

Email: bfzhen@ncu.edu.cn

Address: No. 999 Xuefu Avenue, Honggutan District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, P. R. China