Global Talent Recruitment of Shanghai University in 2024

Shanghai University (SHU) is a leading comprehensive research-oriented institution located in Shanghai, China. Established jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, SHU is a key player in China's national “211 Project” and the “Double First-Class” initiative, aimed at developing world-class universities and disciplines. SHU is also a pilot institution for constructing high-level local universities in Shanghai.

SHU boasts a wide range of academic offerings, including 24 post-doctoral research centers, 28 first-class doctoral degree programs, 9 interdisciplinary doctoral stations, 45 first-class master's degree programs, 23 master's degree categories, and 101 undergraduate majors. The university’s disciplines cover a broad spectrum, including Philosophy, Economics, Law, Literature, History, Engineering, Management, and Arts. SHU is home to a State Key Laboratory, a training base for a State Key Laboratory, an international joint laboratory of the Ministry of Education, and several other key research centers.

Shanghai University ranks among the top institutions in China for its educational quality and comprehensive facilities. The university is committed to becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with distinctive features that align with the prestigious status of Shanghai.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Compliance with laws and regulations, adherence to professional ethics, and a commitment to rigorous academic standards.
• Possession of a full-time doctoral degree, with good physical and mental health, and the ability to perform academic duties effectively.
• Alignment with the university's and the discipline's development needs, with the capability to teach core courses and demonstrate strong research skills.

Specific Requirements

1. Discipline Leader
   • Experience in teaching, research, or technical roles at leading domestic or international universities, research institutions, or corporate R&D departments, with at least an associate professor or equivalent academic qualifications.
   • Exceptional academic achievements and significant influence in the field, with the ability to lead and organize research teams.
   • Generally under 50 years of age, though exceptional candidates may receive flexibility.
2. Top-notch Discipline Talent
   • Experience in senior academic or research roles at reputable institutions, with innovative contributions to fundamental research or technology development recognized by peers.
   • Potential to become a leader in the field, with strong organizational and teamwork skills.
   • Generally under 45 years of age, with flexibility for outstanding candidates.
3. Young Innovative Talent
   • Ability to grasp academic trends and contribute to fundamental and innovative research, with recognized outcomes in research or technology development.
   • Competence in research and technological innovation tasks, with strong collaboration skills with domestic and international institutions.
   • Generally under 35 years of age, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
4. Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows
   • Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental theories in their field, with the ability to conduct independent research.
   • Demonstrated innovative outcomes in research or technology development, with recognized academic potential.
   • Generally under 35 years of age, with a doctoral degree obtained within the last 3 years. Recent graduates are given priority.

Remuneration and Benefits

1. Discipline Leader
   • Senior professional technical position appointment.
   • Minimum remuneration of RMB 700,000, with housing subsidies of at least RMB 3,000,000.
   • Research start-up funding of RMB 2,000,000 for science and engineering, and RMB 1,000,000 for humanities and social sciences.
   • Assistance in applying for high-level discipline construction funds in Shanghai, ranging from RMB 4,000,000 to 6,000,000.
   • Opportunity to establish a research team with university policy support and priority for RMB 10,000,000 Shanghai Team Development funding.
   • Support in applying for national and local talent programs, household registration, and children’s school enrollment. University talent apartment rental available.
   • Benefits include “five insurances and three funds,” sponsored exchange visits, paid leave, annual health check-ups, and recuperative care.
2. Top-notch Discipline Talent
   • Senior professional technical position appointment.
   • Minimum remuneration of RMB 500,000, with housing subsidies of at least RMB 2,000,000.
   • Research start-up funding of RMB 1,000,000 for science and engineering, and RMB 500,000 for humanities and social sciences.
   • Assistance in applying for national and local talent programs, household registration, and children’s school enrollment. University talent apartment rental available.
   • Benefits include “five insurances and three funds,” sponsored exchange visits, paid leave, annual health check-ups, and recuperative care.
3. Young Innovative Talent
   • Appointment to special researcher or associate researcher positions.
   • Minimum remuneration of RMB 350,000, with housing subsidies of at least RMB 350,000.
   • Assistance in applying for national and local talent programs, household registration, and children’s school enrollment. University talent apartment rental available.
   • Benefits include “five insurances and three funds,” sponsored exchange visits, paid leave, annual health check-ups, and recuperative care.
4. Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows
   • Assistance in applying for the Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Program and the National Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Program, with an annual salary of RMB 300,000 to 600,000.
   • Evaluation for associate senior professional technical positions during the fellowship, with priority for university positions upon successful evaluation.
   • University talent apartment rental with an annual housing allowance of RMB 20,000 during the fellowship. Benefits include “five insurances and two funds,” paid leave, annual health check-ups, recuperative care, and assistance with children’s school enrollment and childcare.