The Postdoctoral Research Station in Journalism and Communication at Nanchang University is jointly supported by the School of Journalism and Communication and four provincial-level think tanks and key research bases in philosophy and social sciences:

• Jiangxi Media Convergence Development Research Center

• Public Opinion Monitoring and Governance Research Center

• Central Soviet Area Red Culture Communication Research Center

• Jiangxi Higher Education Institutions International Communication Research Center

It also hosts the “Party Newspaper and Periodical Studies Committee,” a sub-association under the Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication.

The station boasts strong research capabilities, with notable achievements in areas including history and theory of journalism and communication, internet and new media, red culture communication, international communication, health communication, audiovisual communication, political communication, cultural-tourism communication, media sociology, and family communication. Our faculty includes distinguished scholars such as members of the Ministry of Education’s Teaching Steering Committee for Journalism and Communication, experts receiving special government allowances from the State Council, leading talents under Jiangxi’s “Ganpo 555 Talent Program,” provincial “Million-Talent Project” awardees, mid-career experts of Jiangxi Province, recipients of the “Double Thousand Plan,” and cultural leaders under the “Ganpo Juncai” program.

With an excellent research environment and robust academic resources, the station now invites applications from outstanding postdoctoral candidates worldwide.

I. Basic Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must abide by laws and regulations, demonstrate sound political and moral character, be in good physical and mental health, and have no record of legal or disciplinary violations.

2. A strong passion for research, along with dedication, innovation, and teamwork spirit, is required.

3. Applicants must hold (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. degree. The time between Ph.D. conferral and station entry should generally not exceed three years. Age should normally be under 35; exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered up to age 38.

4. Solid theoretical foundation in the discipline, prior research experience, and a track record of scholarly output are expected.

5. Proposed research must align closely with the station’s research directions, and the applicant’s doctoral discipline and research focus must match the requirements listed in Table 1.

II. Supervisors, Research Areas, and Contact Information

Table 1: Overview of Postdoctoral Supervisors in Journalism and Communication at Nanchang University

III. Types of Postdoctoral Appointments

1. Full-time Postdoctoral Researchers

2. Jointly-Supervised Postdoctoral Researchers (with external institutions)

IV. Appointment and Management of Dedicated Postdoctoral Researchers

1. Applicants may apply for different appointment categories based on their academic achievements and personal preferences. Compensation and benefits follow the latest versions of Nanchang University’s Interim Measures for Postdoctoral Work and Interim Measures for Selecting Outstanding Postdoctoral Researchers.

2. All appointees are eligible for benefits under the “Jiangxi Province Nine Measures for Postdoctoral Researchers.”

V. Application Procedure

1. Contact a Supervisor: Prospective applicants should reach out directly to their preferred supervisor (see Table 1) to discuss research alignment and supervision availability.

2. Submit Application Materials: Please email the following documents to mailto:shirleyyang@ncu.edu.cn:

   Email subject line format: Postdoc Application + Full Name + Intended Supervisor

• Detailed CV

• Representative research outputs (PDF format): including publications, monographs, funded projects, practical or scholarly achievements

• Certificates of awards or honors

• Research proposal (outline of planned postdoctoral work)

• Scanned copies of Ph.D. diploma and degree certificate, or official proof of imminent graduation

3. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the School Office regarding interview arrangements.

VI. Additional Information

• This recruitment announcement remains open year-round.

• Contact Person: Ms. Yang

• Phone: +86-791-83968721

• Email: mailto:zhanglili@ncu.edu.cn

• Address: Room B103, Humanities Building, School of Journalism and Communication, Nanchang University, No. 999 Xuefu Avenue, Honggutan District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China

Appendix: About the School

The School of Journalism and Communication at Nanchang University has a long-standing tradition, profound academic heritage, and distinctive strengths. Originally established in June 1958 as the Department of Journalism at Jiangxi University, it was among the earliest journalism programs founded in the People’s Republic of China.

Today, it is the only journalism school in Jiangxi Province co-built by the Provincial Party Committee’s Propaganda Department and a university, and the sole institution in Jiangxi authorized to nominate entries for the China News Award.

The School offers four undergraduate programs—Journalism, Broadcasting & Television, Advertising, and Broadcasting & Hosting Arts—all designated as National First-Class Undergraduate Programs. It holds a full academic ladder:

• Postdoctoral Research Station in Journalism and Communication

• Doctoral and Master’s Programs in Journalism and Communication (first-level discipline)

• Professional Master’s Degrees in Journalism & Communication and Drama & Film

This forms a comprehensive talent development system spanning bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels.

The School offers three national first-class undergraduate courses and operates one provincial-level demonstration experimental center, with teaching and research infrastructure reaching national advanced standards.

Our faculty features a well-balanced mix of disciplines, ages, and academic ranks, with strong teaching capabilities and systematic research training. Members include:

• Teaching Steering Committee members (Ministry of Education)

• “Baosteel” Outstanding Teachers (MOE)

• National “Top 100” Theoretical Talents in Broadcasting & Film

• Provincial academic leaders, teaching backbone staff, gold-medal instructors, and high-performing teaching teams

• Mentors of national/international award-winning student innovation projects (e.g., China International “Internet+” Competition)

The School has received dozens of awards for teaching and social science research achievements.

Journalism and Communication is a Key Discipline under Construction in Jiangxi Province. The doctoral program (approved in 2018) is the only one of its kind in Jiangxi, and the School is the province’s sole host of a postdoctoral research station in this field.

Current research strengths include:

• Red Culture Communication

• Food & Health Communication

• Film & Television Communication

• New Media Communication

In recent years, faculty have secured over 30 national-level projects, including Major/Key Projects of the National Social Science Fund, specially commissioned projects from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese Academic Translation Projects, and MOE Philosophy & Social Science Research Grants. They have won more than 10 first- and second-prize awards from the Jiangxi Provincial Social Science Excellence Awards, published over 70 papers in top-tier journals such as Journalism & Communication Research, Marxism Research, and Qiushi, and produced over 20 policy reports endorsed by provincial leaders and implemented in practice—demonstrating strong alignment with national and regional strategic needs.

The School serves as:

• Chair Unit of the Party Newspaper & Periodical Studies Committee (Chinese Association for History of Journalism and Communication)

• Vice-President Unit of the Chinese Communication Association and Global Corporate Communication Association

• Deputy Director of the National Alliance for Red Culture Communication and Marxist Journalism Education

• Lead Institution for the Jiangxi Higher Education Journalism & Communication Discipline Alliance and the Provincial Teaching Steering Committee for Journalism Programs

Through its four provincial think tanks and research centers, the School has generated a series of distinctive, high-impact outcomes and cultivated multiple competitive research clusters.

Student development is a core priority. Learners excel holistically in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and practical education. Students regularly win top honors in national competitions, including:

• “Taofen New Seedling Award” (highest honor for journalism students)

• National Student Journalism Paper Competition

• China College Students’ New Media Innovation Contest

• China College Students Advertising Art Competition

• China International “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition

Graduates are employed nationwide, with many serving as key personnel at prestigious institutions such as Xinhua News Agency, People’s Daily, and China Media Group, as well as leading cultural enterprises and advertising agencies. Former Xinhua News Agency Director Mu Qing once remarked: “Most of your graduates have become Xinhua’s backbone—this is a vital base for journalism education in China.” The People’s Daily Editorial Office also sent a formal letter to Nanchang University’s Party Committee, highly praising our students’ political integrity and professional competence.

(Information and data accurate as of March 2025)