Shandong University's 2025 Recruitment Notice for Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Program at Shandong University

Shandong University prioritizes postdoctoral cultivation as a strategic talent reserve, committed to fostering innovation and technological self-reliance.

I. Admission Disciplines

Open to all disciplines aligned with university research priorities.

II. Admission Requirements

1. Good ethics, physical/mental health
2. Ph.D. from recognized institutions (≤3 years) or expected within 3 years; age ≤35
3. Demonstrated research capability and potential
4. Innovative and feasible research proposal
5. Full-time commitment (≥21 months)
6. No in-service recruitment; joint training encouraged
7. Provincial base recruits: age/employment/discipline restrictions apply
8. Meet national/university criteria

III. Supporting Policies

1. Salary & Benefits:
● Unified Postdocs: Up to 556,000 RMB/year
● Joint-trained: Salary by workstation/base

2. Local Subsidies:
● Jinan: "Double 30" Talent Policy
● Qingdao: Postdoc Innovation Guidelines

3. Resources:
● State-of-the-art labs
● Cross-disciplinary collaboration
● International exchange support

IV. Development Pathways

1. Academic Careers:
● Pre-tenure positions exempt from quota limits
● Eligibility for Qilu Young Scholars program
● Priority for teaching/research roles

2. Funding Opportunities:
● National Talent Projects
● NSFC/NSSFC Grants

3. Postdoc-Specific Programs:
● Shandong University Grants:
  - Plan A: Direct entry to excellence program
  - Plan B/C: Special/Key Funding
● National/Provincial Funds:
  - China Postdoc Science Fund (80,000–180,000 RMB)
  - International Exchange Programs (HK/Macau/Germany)

V. Application Information

Contact specific recruitment units for details (see attached directory).