Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry / Natural Products / Carbohydrate Chemistry

Research Areas: Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Carbohydrate Chemistry

About Guangdong University of Technology

Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) is located in Guangzhou—a historical and cultural city in southern China and a core hub of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. As a provincial key university and a high-level university construction project in Guangdong Province, GDUT focuses on engineering while integrating science, economics, management, liberal arts, law, and arts into a multidisciplinary and coordinated development model. Eleven disciplines at GDUT rank within the top 1% globally by ESI, including Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environment & Ecology, Agricultural Science, Social Sciences, Physics，Biology & Biochemistry, Geosciences, and Pharmacology & Toxicology, three of which are in the top 1‰. The university ranks 570th worldwide and 67th among Chinese mainland universities in the ESI overall ranking.

About the Supervisor

Professor Zhang Yongmin, Member of the French National Academy of Pharmacy, internationally renowned expert in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology, and doctoral supervisor at Sorbonne University, joined the School of Biomedicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences at GDUT in 2025. He has long been dedicated to research in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology, achieving outstanding accomplishments in the synthesis of biologically active oligosaccharides, development of oligosaccharide-based drugs for anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-diabetic applications, as well as extraction, structural characterization, and biological applications of natural bioactive polysaccharides. He has published over 300 SCI-indexed papers in prestigious international journals such as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, with the highest single paper citation count reaching 280. He also holds 10 authorized patents. To expand the research team, several postdoctoral positions are now open worldwide.

Requirements

1. Ph.D. obtained or to be obtained soon in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Carbohydrate Chemistry, or related fields.

2. Excellent character and academic performance, good physical and mental health, generally under 35 years of age.

3. Ph.D. obtained within the last three years, or a recent graduate who has completed their doctoral dissertation defense.

4. Solid research background and strong potential for academic development.

5. Must be able to work full-time as a postdoctoral researcher at GDUT.

Benefits & Support

1. Salary: Postdoctoral positions are classified into A++, A+ and A categories, offering competitive remuneration. Outstanding performance during the appointment may result in an annual salary of up to 650,000 RMB (including employer contributions to social insurance). Specific terms will be based on the employment agreement.

2. Funding Programs: The university encourages and supports postdoctoral researchers to apply for various talent and research funding programs. Successful applicants will receive additional funding on top of their base salary.

3. Housing: On-campus postdoctoral apartments are provided.

4. Professional Title: Postdoctoral researchers who have not previously undergone professional title evaluation may be recognized as intermediate-level titled researchers following the university’s procedures.

5. Career Development: Outstanding postdoctoral researchers (classified as A+/A++) may qualify for fully funded exchange programs in France by the group. Exceptional performers who successfully complete the 24-month tenure and demonstrate excellence in comprehensive assessments will be eligible for conversion to permanent faculty positions at the university.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV (including educational background, work experience, and academic achievements) to: zhou_wei@gdut.edu.cn (Dr. Zhou)

Please use the email subject line: “Postdoctoral Application – University – Major – Name.”