Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aging and Health NYU Shanghai in China

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Posted: 10-Sep-25

Location: Shanghai

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Internal Number: 173445

Dr. Bei Wu, an internationally recognized leader in aging research, is seeking two exceptional  Postdoctoral Fellows to work with her research team across NYU Shanghai and NYU New York. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary, high-impact research  focused on aging and health in both Chinese and international contexts. As members of Dr. Bei  Wu’s international research team, which bridges NYU Shanghai and NYU New York,  Postdoctoral Fellows will benefit by:

• Contributing to cutting-edge research on aging, caregiving, dementia, oral health, and health disparities

• Accessing extensive resources and professional development opportunities across NYU’s global campuses

• Working in a vibrant, diverse academic environment in Shanghai

The Postdoctoral Fellows will work under the mentorship of Dr. Bei Wu. Their responsibilities  include:

• Collaborate on projects based at NYU Shanghai and NYU New York

• Contribute to cross-cultural and comparative aging research

• Lead and co-author peer-reviewed publications

• Support grant development and strengthen grant writing skills

• Participate in mentorship and career development activities

Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S.  institutions.

Applicants from a wide range of disciplines are welcome, including but not limited to:

• Sociology

• Gerontology

• Public Health

• Medicine

• Nursing

• Social Work

• Psychology

• Health Policy

• Other related fields in aging and health

Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree (or be near completion), and demonstrate:

• Strong methodological and writing skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)

• A solid publication record

• A deep interest in aging research and interdisciplinary collaboration

The position has a flexible start date, with a preference for candidates who can begin in Fall 2025 .  The appointment start date is subject to immigration regulations for the country of employment.

To be considered, applicants should submit the following materials:

• A current CV

• A brief statement of research interests and career goals

• Contact information for two references

Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or qualified candidates in relevant networks. Applications are especially encouraged from individuals with a passion for global aging  research and a desire to contribute to transdisciplinary innovation in health. Applications will be  reviewed until the position is filled.

About NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is the third degree-granting campus within New York University?s Global Network. It is the first higher education joint venture in China authorized to grant degrees that are accredited in the U.S. as well as in China. All teaching is conducted in English. A research university with liberal arts and science at its core, NYU Shanghai resides in one of the world's great cities with a vibrant intellectual community. NYU Shanghai recruits scholars of the highest caliber who are committed to NYU's global vision of transformative teaching and innovative research and who embody the global society in which we live.

NYU?s Global Network includes degree-granting campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, complemented by thirteen additional academic centers across the world. Faculty and students may circulate within the Network in pursuit of common research interests and cross-cultural, interdisciplinary endeavors, both local and global.

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NYU Shanghai is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all interested persons. NYU Shanghai affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.

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