I. About XMU

Xiamen University (XMU) was founded in 1921 by the renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee with the vision of becoming “a university for the world.” Since its inception, it has embodied the spirit of “pursuing excellence and striving for perfection,” cultivating a rich cultural heritage and fostering an academic environment dedicated to exceptional teaching and research. The University has steadfastly upheld Mr. Tan’s founding principles and promoted its esteemed ethos of “patriotism, progressiveness, self-improvement, and science.” Over the years, it has been designated a National Key University and included in China’s “Project 211,” “Project 985,” and the national “Double First-Class” initiative.

Following more than a century of robust growth, XMU has evolved into a comprehensive institution with a full spectrum of disciplines, a distinguished faculty, and a leading position in China alongside its broad international influence, solidifying its status as an ideal venue for nurturing talent and pioneering scientific research.

II. Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs at XMU

XMU was among the first institutions in China authorized to establish postdoctoral research centers. Acknowledging postdoctoral fellows as a key source of future academic leaders and faculty members, the University currently operates 36 such centers spanning a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, economics, management, and law. These centers are supported by a comprehensive and integrated training framework.

XMU boasts an eminent team of collaborative supervisors, led by academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), along with other nationally recognized high-level experts. They provide postdoctoral researchers with high-caliber academic guidance. A testament to this mentorship is that some former postdoctoral fellows have advanced to become academicians of the CAS, or have taken on influential roles as leading scholars, principal investigators, and key academic figures at top universities and research institutions in China and abroad. This sustained cycle of talent cultivation and succession reflects the University’s robust and dynamic academic ecosystem.

III. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Demonstrate strong ethical character, academic integrity, and sound physical and mental health;

2. Be generally no older than 35 years of age;

3. Have received their doctoral degree within the past three years;

4. Meet any additional entry requirements set by the specific postdoctoral research center.

IV. Support Policies

1. A competitive package is provided, including an annual salary, housing provident fund, and social insurance. Regular postdoctoral fellows receive a base annual compensation starting from RMB 180,000, while project-based postdoctoral fellows are offered between RMB 240,000 and RMB 440,000 annually. Eligible individuals may also receive additional municipal subsidies in accordance with Xiamen city policies.

2. Qualified postdoctoral fellows may apply for the evaluation and appointment to professional technical positions, such as Assistant Researcher or Associate Researcher, in compliance with relevant regulations.

3. The University supports postdoctoral fellows in undertaking academic exchange programs at internationally renowned universities and research institutions.

4. Postdoctoral apartments are available on campus, with convenient access to kindergarten and supermarket facilities. Fellows who choose not to reside in university housing are eligible for a monthly housing allowance.

5. Postdoctoral fellows are entitled to the same benefits as regular faculty members, including annual health check-ups, supplementary mutual medical insurance, and holiday welfare packages provided by the University Faculty Union.

6. The University offers support in securing kindergarten placements and primary/secondary school enrollment for the children of postdoctoral fellows.

V. Application Procedure

1. Contact a prospective supervisor to discuss research alignment and secure preliminary agreement;

2. Reach out to the secretary of the relevant postdoctoral research center to submit formal application materials;

3. Undergo institutional review and national registration;

4. Complete onboarding formalities upon approval.

VI. Contact Information

1. Specific Position Requirements and Contact Information for Each Postdoctoral Research Center

 Recruitment Plan of Xiamen University Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs 2026.pdf

2. Office of Postdoctoral Administration

 Phone: +86-592-2187039

 Email: bsh@xmu.edu.cn

 Mailing Address: Office of Postdoctoral Administration, Division of Human Resources, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian, China

 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:40 and 14:30–17:30 (Beijing Time; closed on public holidays)