I. Research Directions

1. Informal Space Governance:

• Evolution of informal land use (e.g., urban villages), governance of informal settlements, urban renewal, and intensive land use.

2. Housing and Residential Space:

• Job-housing integration in metropolitan areas, affordable and healthy housing systems, housing equity for low-income groups, and housing policy.

3. Urban-Rural Integration and Regional Development:

• Urbanization and land expansion, land rights-planning interactions, rural land systems, and rural revitalization.

  
  

II. Resources

Research Team:

• Supervisor: Prof. Tong De (Tenured Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor).

• Join a dynamic team (current members: 2 postdocs, 6 Ph.D. students, 12 master’s students).

• Personal homepage:https://web.pkusz.edu.cn/tongde/

Research Platforms:

• Affiliated with Guangdong Key Research Base for Modernization of Megacity Spatial Governance and Peking University Future City Lab (Shenzhen).

• Access to multi-source spatiotemporal data (land use, behavior, socioeconomic) and up to 150,000 CNY startup funding.

III. Requirements

1. Hold or soon obtain a Ph.D. in Human Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Urban Economics, or related fields (age ≤ 35).

2. Publish ≥2 high-quality papers.

3. Strong independent research skills, proficiency in relevant theories/methods, and fluency in English.

4. Full-time commitment to postdoctoral research.

5. Excellent health, responsibility, and teamwork spirit.

6. Meet PKU postdoctoral recruitment criteria.

IV. Benefits

1. Annual Salary:

• Base salary: 120,000 CNY (housing benefits included).

• Shenzhen living subsidy: 180,000–300,000 CNY/year.

• Additional research bonuses and performance incentives.

2. Post-Completion Support:

• Eligible candidates may receive 360,000 CNY living allowance and 600,000 CNY research funding for staying in Shenzhen.

3. Funding Opportunities:

• Apply for national/provincial grants (e.g., Bo Xin Program) and the PKU Shenzhen "Boya" Postdoctoral Fellowship (500,000 CNY/year for 2 years).

• Details: https://news.pkusz.edu.cn/info/1002/6952.htm

V. Application Materials

Submit the following to Prof. Tong De（tongde@pkusz.edu.cn）with email subject: "Postdoc Application + Name + Current Affiliation":

1. CV (include education, work experience, publications).

2. Research statement (interests and goals).

VI. Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round, with entry dates available at the start of each month.