Introduction to the Postdoctoral Workstation of the National Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies
The National Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies (NIAHS) at Fudan University was established on March 10, 2007. As an international and open academic platform for the research of Chinese literature, history, and philosophy, the NIAHS is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary communication and integration among these fields. It also strives to promote the study of Chinese culture from a global perspective and emphasizes the collation of new documents and materials. The institute is committed to cultivating high-level talent and welcomes young scholars from both domestic and international backgrounds to continue their research.
Postdoctoral Application Qualifications
Outstanding young scholars who have obtained a PhD degree in China or abroad, with excellent academic performance, good health, and within three years of their PhD graduation, are eligible to apply. Generally, applicants should be under 35 years of age.
Postdoctoral Application and Acceptance
(a) Applicants need to provide the following materials in either hard copy or electronic format:
-A personal resume.
-A copy of the PhD diploma or other relevant valid documents (recent graduates may submit an application form first, and then provide proof of thesis defense or a copy of the PhD diploma after their defense).
-A full copy of the PhD dissertation.
-A list of papers published during the master's and PhD periods.
-A research proposal and plan for the postdoctoral period.
(b) Review and acceptance:
Reviews are conducted every May and December.
The expert group of the workstation will evaluate the applicant's political ideology, research capability, academic level, and research achievements based on the submitted materials. Interviews or other forms of assessment may be conducted if necessary.
Once approved, the applicant will proceed with the postdoctoral admission process.
After completing all procedures, the application will be submitted to the university's postdoctoral office, which will issue the official acceptance letter.
Benefits and Compensation
The institute provides excellent research conditions for postdoctoral researchers. The salary will follow national and Fudan University standards. Postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply for various research and talent projects. Household registration, postdoctoral housing, and children's schooling will follow the university's relevant policies.
Research Directions and Supervisors
Intellectual History and Cultural History, Asian Culture and History Studies— Prof. Ge Zhaoguang
Historical Philology, Ethnic History, and Sino-Foreign Relations History — Prof. Wu Yugui
Medieval Art History and Archaeology, Sui-Tang Five Dynasties Mural Tomb Research, Han-Tang Buddhist Art — Prof. Li Xingming
Sino-Foreign Relations History, Chinese Catholic History, Ming-Qing History, East Asian Maritime History, History of Science and Technology — Prof. Dong Shaoxin
Tang-Song History, History of Chinese Ritual Systems, Comparative Urban History — Prof. Zhu Yi
Religious and Social History of China during the Ming-Qing Period, Chinese Ballad Literature, Sino-Russian Relations and Cultural Exchange History — Prof. Rostislav Berezkin
Intellectual and Cultural History of Early Modern China — Prof. Zhang Jia
Song-Yuan Art Archaeology and Material Culture Studies — Prof. Deng Fei
Deadline
For the second half of the year: November 30, 2024.
Contact Information
Mailing address for hard copy materials: Room 2804, West Main Building, Guanghua Tower, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China (Attn: Teacher Xiao)
Email for electronic materials: xjfd@fudan.edu.cn (Please include “Postdoctoral Application” in the subject line.)
Phone: 021-5566 5284