School of Life Science and Technology (SLST)Jointly founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Shanghai Municipal People's Government in ****, ShanghaiTech University aspires to be a small-scale, high-level, international university oriented towards research and innovation, for nurturing the next generation of innovative scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs.On February 14, ****, ShanghaiTech joined the list of China's World-Class Universities Project as the youngest university in that list.
With the backing and support of our two co-founding institutions, ShanghaiTech is committed to tackling the challenges that China and the world are facing in the fields covering artificial intelligence, biology, biomedical engineering, data science, electrical engineering, energy, environment, human health, materials, and others.Academic DisciplinesBiomedicine and PharmacologyDevelopmental and Regenerative BiologyGenomics, Proteomics and BioinformaticsMetabolism and PhysiologyMolecular and Cellular BiologyNeuroscienceComputational Structural BiologyInfection and ImmunologyWe offer internationally competitive start-up funds, including provisions for Research Associates and Post-Doctoral fellows, and ensure that laboratory space aligns with the specific requirements of your research.
Our salary packages are highly competitive and commensurate with your experience and academic achievements.
Additionally, ShanghaiTech provides a comprehensive benefits package, including housing benefits.QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess an outstanding track record of research in life science or technology over the past five years.
Successful applicants will be expected to establish and lead high-caliber research programs while actively contributing to the educational missions of both undergraduate and graduate programs within SLST.Application ProcedureTo apply, please submit the following documents to ******:A cover letter detailing your major research accomplishmentsA 2-3 page statement outlining your research interestsAn up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)Up to three copies of your most significant publicationsContact information for three referencesApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
For further details, please visit our website at Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies (SIAIS)Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies (SIAIS), affiliated with ShanghaiTech University, was founded on October 12th, ****.
Richard A. Lerner, the founder and pioneer of immunochemistry, is the founding director of SIAIS.
With the vision of becoming the Bell Labs in biomedical research, SIAIS is growing into a leading international biomedical research institute that values originality and focuses on major diseases, including infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and other important human diseases.
SIAIS currently comprises 18 laboratories spanning diverse research areas, including infection and immunity, structural biology, AI-driven drug discovery, gene editing, medicinal chemistry, and DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology, among others.
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Faculty Positions in Biomedical Research and Therapeutic DiscoveryWe are inviting exceptional and innovative scientists to apply for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at our institute.
Applicants at all career stages are welcome, provided they are dedicated to advancing biomedical research and therapeutic innovation.We are particularly interested in candidates focused on disease mechanisms and therapeutic development for autoimmune disordersincluding systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and ulcerative colitisas well as in enhancing anti-tumor immunity and addressing infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, coronavirus, and flavivirus infections.
While these represent priority areas, we also encourage applications from researchers working in related fields.We are especially enthusiastic about applicants with expertise in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, such as (but not limited to): AI-driven drug design, De novo protein design, Bioinformatics, Medicinal chemistry, Chemical biology, Drug modality development.Candidates who can bridge disease biology with therapeutic innovationand who have a strong track record or clear potential in translational research that leads to novel drug candidatesare strongly encouraged to apply.Successful candidates will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and extensive opportunities for collaboration across immunology, infectious disease, structural biology, computational science, and drug development.QualificationsSuccessful applicants should possess a strong educational background and an outstanding research track record in biochemistry, bioengineering, biomedicine, computer science, medicinal chemistry, or a related field.
They should demonstrate innovative thinking, scientific independence, and the ability to establish and lead an independent research group.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills are also essential.Compensation and BenefitsSalary and startup funds are highly competitive, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishment.
We also offer a comprehensive benefit package to employees and eligible dependents, including on-campus housing and children's schooling.
All regular ShanghaiTech faculty members will join its new tenure-track system in accordance with international practice for progress evaluation and promotion.Application ProcedurePlease submit (in English, PDF version) a cover letter, a 2-page research plan, a CV plus copies of 3 most significant publications, and at least the names of three referees to ******.
The positions will be open until they are filled by appropriate candidates.
- We will ensure that the information you submit to us is only used for recruitment-related purposes.
We will properly protect your data against unauthorized access, use, loss or disclosure.
Only authorized personnel from ShanghaiTech are provided access to personal data and such access is granted only to persons who need to have it in order to perform their tasks.iHuman InstituteAbout iHuman: The iHuman Institute at ShanghaiTech University is focused on integrating molecular, cellular, and whole organ/body data to build a dynamic atomic resolution model of the human body.
The institute has established a strong foundation in (1) Molecular: X-ray, NMR, EM (2) Cellular: super-resolution, confocal, coherent diffraction and (3) Human scale: MRI and PET technology development and data accumulation.
Biology, chemistry and computation are the glue that integrate the spatio-temporal data together.Recruitment: Cell biology, Pharmacology, Cryo-EM/ET, MRI imaging, Computational biology, AI/ML.
Faculty recruitment is focused on scientific leaders interested in working together towards this very ambitious scientific goal while also promoting their scientific careers.
The iHuman Institute uniquely brings together research groups in the fields of Chemistry, Computational Biology, Imaging, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, Cell Biology, MRI, AI/ML and Translational Drug Discovery.
We have a strong culture of collaboration between disciplines and groups to decipher the mysteries of human health and disease through imaging and visualization tools.Compensation and BenefitsInitial research support package: reasonable start-up funds, research associates and post-doctoral fellows, laboratory space to meet research needs.
Compensation and benefits: highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments, and a comprehensive benefit package including on-campus housing and children's schooling.
Relocation & travel allowance: reimbursement of expenses for household relocation and family's one-way travel.Application ProcedurePlease submit (in English, PDF version) a cover letter, a CV, a 2-3 pages of research plan and three referees names to ******.
The positions will be open until they are filled by appropriate candidates.LocationThe iHuman Institute is physically located at ShanghaiTech University surrounded by incredible resources for researchers including the National Protein Science Center, Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Free Electron Laser, Chinese National Compound Library, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Fudan University, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Zhangjiang Science City and more than 300 established biotech/pharma/computer science/telecommunications companies.Address: Ren Building, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Pudong, Shanghai, ChinaWebsite:
