I. Introduction to the University and the Research Institute
Hunan University is a key national university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It is one of the universities included in the "211 Project", the "985 Project", and the initiative to build world-class universities. In the US News 2024 World University Rankings, it ranks 12th among universities on the Chinese mainland and 119th globally (49 places higher than in 2023).
"Nayu Dalu, Cangzhi Mingshan." Hunan University lies to the front of the rippling Xiangjiang River and is backed by the graceful Yuelu Mountain, which looks as if it were meticulously carved. It enjoys the reputation of being a "millennium-old institution of learning and a century-old prestigious university". The name of the university was inscribed by Chairman Mao Zedong himself. "Only in Chu can talents be found, and here they are most abundant." The university attaches great importance to the introduction and cultivation of high-level talents, with various national talent programs repeatedly reaching new heights.
Hunan University adheres to thoroughly implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on China-Africa relations. It actively serves the national strategy of China-Africa cooperation. It has successively been selected for the "20+20 Cooperation Program between Chinese and African Universities" of the Ministry of Education, the BRICS Universities League, and the "Hundred Cooperation Programs between Chinese and African Universities" (in the field of "trade and investment"). Institutions such as the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Research Institute (proposed by the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee), the China-Africa Cultural Exchange Center (jointly awarded by the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Hunan Provincial Party Committee), and the Intelligent Laboratory for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation have been established to promote the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.
The Institute of African Studies at Hunan University was officially established in 2024. It is the only second-level entity teaching and research unit focusing on African regional studies among domestic 985 universities. Aimed at aligning with the China-Africa cooperation strategy in the new era, it aspires to become a national team for African studies and create a research highland with international recognition, authority, and influence.
Guided by China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, the institute integrates economics with other advantageous disciplines such as political science, law, computer science and technology, and journalism and communication. It consists of an Economic Research Office, an International Relations Research Office, a Social and Cultural Research Office, and research centers for major African countries.
The institute has long supported the construction of two national-level platforms for China-Africa cooperation, namely the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Deep Cooperation Pilot Zone. It has undertaken numerous major projects funded by the National Social Science Fund, the National Key R&D Program, and the Ministry of Education. It regularly undertakes tasks commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, and the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The institute has established the largest and most comprehensive database for China-Africa economic and trade research in China, covering all 54 African countries and encompassing fields such as politics, economy, society, law, and public opinion. It innovatively conducts "digital-intelligence cross" African studies.
The institute has an extensive international network for cooperation with Africa. It hosted the Seminar on Think Tank Cooperation in China-Africa Economic and Trade at the Third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. It has an office at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Jointly Building a China-Madagascar Cultural Exchange Center with the Ministry of Basic Education of Madagascar.
II. Recruitment Disciplines
Disciplines such as Applied Economics, Theoretical Economics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, World History, Regional and National Studies, Computer Science and Technology, etc., with priority given to African studies.
III. Recruitment Positions and Benefits
(I) Teaching and Research Positions
Application Requirements for Professors:
Support the Party's lines, principles, and policies, abide by national laws and regulations, and adhere to teachers' professional ethics and codes of conduct.
Have held the title of associate professor or above at domestic or foreign universities.
Have a stable research direction, be able to keenly grasp the national strategic needs and the latest development trends in the discipline, and have achieved research results with significant academic influence.
Be able to make important contributions to the discipline construction and talent cultivation in this field.
Possess strong innovative spirit and teamwork ability. In principle, the age should not exceed 50 years old. For outstanding talents, the age limit may be appropriately relaxed, and there is no age limit for high-level talents.
Application Requirements for Associate Professors:
Support the Party's lines, principles, and policies, abide by national laws and regulations, and adhere to teachers' professional ethics and codes of conduct.
Hold a Ph.D. degree from a well-known domestic or foreign university or research institution.
Have strong teaching and research capabilities and good professional qualities.
Have a relatively stable and cutting-edge research direction, be academically active, and have achieved research results with certain academic influence. In principle, the age should not exceed 45 years old. For particularly outstanding talents, the age limit may be appropriately relaxed.
Application Requirements for Assistant Professors:
Support the Party's lines, principles, and policies, abide by national laws and regulations, and adhere to teachers' professional ethics and codes of conduct.
Hold a Ph.D. degree from a well-known domestic or foreign university or research institution.
Have a relatively stable research direction, keep abreast of the latest development trends in the discipline, and have published academic papers as the first author (or with the supervisor as the first author).
Be capable of fulfilling the corresponding job responsibilities. In principle, the age should not exceed 35 years old. For particularly outstanding talents, the age limit may be appropriately relaxed.
Support and Guarantees:
Positions in the establishment of professional teachers.
Provide competitive salary and benefits, housing subsidies, and research start-up funds. For high-level talents, the salary and benefits will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
The university has specially set up the "Yuelu Scholars Program" with leading positions, specially appointed positions, and Morning Star positions. Those with outstanding academic achievements can apply for the corresponding positions and enjoy special position allowances. After being selected, they can receive the corresponding position allowances of Yuelu Scholars on top of the salary of the employed teaching position.
For talents in associate professor positions or above, there is no limit on the number of full-time postdoctoral fellows they can recruit. The university provides full funding of 160,000 - 240,000 yuan per year for two years for full-time postdoctoral fellows.
Enjoy research and teaching achievement and project performance rewards in accordance with the policies of the university and the college.
Enjoy high-quality basic education resources such as kindergartens (demonstration kindergartens in Hunan Province), affiliated primary schools (bilingual experimental schools), and affiliated middle schools. Children's enrollment in kindergartens and schools will enjoy tuition discounts in accordance with the policies.
(II) Full-time Postdoctoral Fellows
Basic Requirements:
Support the Party's lines, principles, and policies, abide by national laws and regulations, and have good ideological and moral qualities.
Generally, obtain a Ph.D. degree within 3 years, and the age should generally not exceed 35 years old.
Have good research potential, academic ethics, and comprehensive abilities.
Be able to engage in full-time research work at the university.
Salary and Benefits:
He Xi Postdoctoral Fellows: The maximum salary can reach 540,000 yuan per year + matching funds from the college and supervisor.
Key Salary: 240,000 yuan per year + matching funds from the college and supervisor.
General Salary: 160,000 yuan per year + matching funds from the college and supervisor.
All full-time postdoctoral fellows can apply for the National Postdoctoral Funding Program (divided into three levels: A, B, and C, among which Level A is the "Bo Xin Plan"). After being selected, they can enjoy the corresponding national funding (280,000 yuan per year, 180,000 yuan per year, or 120,000 yuan per year) while enjoying the key salary.
Support and Guarantees:
Enjoy Changsha city's talent subsidies (including living allowances and housing purchase subsidies of 130,000 - 200,000 yuan) in accordance with the policies.
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During the postdoctoral period, the university calculates the working years. For postdoctoral fellows without work experience before entering the station, the working time will be calculated from the date of entry.
During the postdoctoral period, after evaluation by the university, they can be recognized as associate research fellows (with a separate quota for indicators).
Enjoy the same scientific research achievement rewards as teachers of this university. During the postdoctoral period, they can settle in our university, and their children can enjoy the treatment of kindergarten and school enrollment for the children of our university's teaching and administrative staff.
Implement the "He Xi Postdoctoral Fellows" program to encourage outstanding postdoctoral fellows. Selected candidates will be given priority in being recommended to participate in postdoctoral talent projects at the provincial, municipal, and national levels.
The high-level research achievements obtained by postdoctoral fellows during their stay at the station (with Hunan University as the first author unit) will be included in the university and college's incentive performance distribution.
IV. Application Method
Submit your personal resume to the college email, including but not limited to personal basic information, contact information, educational and work experience, research achievements, and academic part-time positions. Your application information and privacy will be strictly protected.
Phone: 18674893741, Teacher Zhang
Email: fzyjy@hnu.edu.cn
V. About Changsha
A Historic and Cultural City
Changsha is one of China's first batch of historic and cultural cities and the capital of Hunan Province. It is located to the north of Mount Hengshan in Nanyue, to the south of Dongting Lake, and between the green mountains and clear waters on both sides of the middle and lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River. The land is fertile, with abundant products and a pleasant climate. It has a long history, splendid culture, and has produced many outstanding talents. It is known as the "Hometown of Qu Yuan and Jia Yi", the "Famous City of the Chu and Han Dynasties", and the "Zhu and Si of Xiaoxiang".
Technological Innovation
Guided by the goal of building a global R & D center city and led by technological innovation to drive industrial innovation, Changsha has gathered more than 3,400 various innovation platforms and more than 8,600 high-tech enterprises. The intensity of R & D investment in the whole society reaches 3.3%, ranking 32nd among the top 100 global technology clusters and 23rd among global research cities.
Talent-Friendly
Continuously releasing the effects of policies such as "Article 45 of Changsha Talent Policy" and "10 Articles of R & D Talent Policy", strengthening the service guarantees for talents' children's education, medical care, housing, etc., and creating a city where global talents are eager to come and realize their dreams. It has been selected as a "Talent-Friendly City in 2024", and its talent development ecological index ranks among the top ten in the country.
Happy and Livable
Changsha ranks among the top in terms of education and medical standards in the country. The per capita disposable income of all residents ranks first among the provincial capitals in the central region. The housing price-to-income ratio remains the lowest among the major large cities in the country. With high-quality development, low-cost entrepreneurship, and high-quality life, it has been rated as the "Happiest City" for 17 consecutive years.
