Research Directions
1. Carbon emissions from resident travel behaviors based on multi-source spatiotemporal big data
2. Urban population mobility patterns using machine learning and agent-based modeling
3. Quantitative assessment of spatial-social-economic effects in urban renewal
Host Team
Principal Investigator: Professor Li Ling (Researcher, Assistant Professor, and PhD Supervisor), School of Urban Planning and Design, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School.
Supported Projects:
Start-up funding for overseas high-level talents at PKU Shenzhen
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants
Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences grants
Key Laboratory of Land Surface and Human-Environment Interactions (Ministry of Natural Resources)
Lab details: Peking University News Portal
Qualifications
1. Education: PhD (or imminent completion) in Urban/Regional Economics, Geographic Information Science, Human Geography, Transportation Planning, Data Science, or related fields from a reputable university. Applicants must be under 35 years old.
2. Publication Record: At least two high-quality peer-reviewed papers.
3. Skills: Independent research capability, proficiency in relevant theories/methods, strong motivation, hands-on ability, and fluency in English (writing and communication).
4. Commitment: Full-time dedication to postdoctoral research at PKU.
5. Personal Attributes: Excellent health, responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills.
6. Compliance: Meet all PKU postdoctoral recruitment criteria.
Salary and Benefits
1. Two-year Appointment:
o Annual salary: 300,000–340,000 RMB (pre-tax), including:
§ Base salary: 120,000–160,000 RMB/year (with social insurance/housing fund)
§ Shenzhen Postdoctoral Living Subsidy: 180,000 RMB/year (for 2 years)
2. Performance Bonuses: Additional rewards for research achievements.
3. Post-Completion Support:
o Shenzhen Research Grant: 300,000 RMB for those remaining in Shenzhen with ≥3-year employment contracts.
o Talent Subsidies: Eligibility for Shenzhen talent programs (subject to latest policies).
4. Funding Opportunities: Assistance in applying for:
o China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
o NSFC Youth Program
o Guangdong/Shenzhen Natural Science Funds
5. Housing: Assistance with on-campus dormitories or talent apartments.
Application Materials
1. Submission: Email the following to Prof. Li Ling (lingli22@pku.edu.cn) with subject line:
"Postdoc Application + [Your Name] + [Current Institution]":
o Detailed CV
o Research statement
o Representative publications (PDFs)
o Supplementary materials (if applicable)
2. PKU Guidelines: Official application procedures: https://postdocs.pku.edu.cn/bshyw/jzsq/26218.htm
Deadline
Applications accepted immediately. Flexible start date.
