Fully funded Postdoc Mathematics & Statistics China

International Postdoctoral Researcher

Jinan University - University of Birmingham Joint Institute, China

Institution: Jinan University - University of Birmingham Joint Institute
Country: China
Position type: Postdoc
Subject area: Mathematics & Statistics
Location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Funding: Fully funded position

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About this position

Position Type: Full-time Tenure-track Faculty

Preferred Application Deadline: 30 November 2026 (open until filled)

About the Institute

The Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Institute (J-BJI) was established in 2016 through a strategic partnership between Jinan University (China) and the University of Birmingham (UK). Approved by the Ministry of Education of China, J-BJI delivers English-medium programmes and promotes international collaboration in teaching and research.

The Institute currently enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate students and will soon launch new postgraduate programmes in Statistical Data Science, Bioinformatics, and Healthcare Data Science in collaboration with the University of Birmingham.

Research Environment

J-BJI is establishing the Jinan University – University of Birmingham Joint Research Centre for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences, which will serve as a platform for high-level research collaboration in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, and data science.

The Centre aims to foster interdisciplinary research, attract outstanding scholars worldwide, and build an internationally visible research community supported by strong collaboration between Jinan University and the University of Birmingham.

Position

The Institute invites applications for a full-time International Postdoctoral Researcher.

Areas of interest include:

Pure Mathematics
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Probability and Mathematical Statistics
Applied Statistics
Operations Research
Interdisciplinary areas related to Mathematics

Exceptional candidates in related areas are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading international journals
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English
Supervise students and contribute to academic development of the Institute
Participate in research collaboration and academic service

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

A PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
Evidence of strong research potential or an established research record
Ability to teach effectively in English

Salary and Benefits

The Institute offers a competitive international compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The package may include:

Competitive salary
Research start-up funding
Housing or relocation support
Eligibility for national and regional talent programmes
Additional research and teaching support

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
Three reference letters (to be sent directly by referees)

Application and enquiries should be sent to:

Dr. Zujian Wu

Email: zujian.wu@jnu.edu.cn

Informal enquiries are welcome.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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