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Tenure Track Assistant Professor/Tenured Professor in Translational Medicine

Employer
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Location
Hangzhou, China
Salary
£34,260 to £39,970 converted salary* per annum. Bonus of 100-500K RMB based upon experience.
Closing date
15 Dec 2020

Job Details

The Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) was established in 2014 with mission to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice for better translation of bench-side breakthroughs to bedside therapies, and eventually to benefit patients. The ITM has the capacity to recruit 80 investigators in various research fields with emphasis on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional collaborations. To date, the ITM has recruited 26 investigators. The areas of major research focus include cancer, cardiovascular diseases and stem cell therapy, and new medical device development. For more details, please visit http://itm.zju.edu.cn/

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree with postdoctoral training or R&D work experience in the fields of biomedical science and bioengineering. Strong track record of publications or unique translational techniques and willingness to work closely with the clinicians in affiliated hospitals are required. Successful candidates will be recruited through “Hundred talents” program at the Zhejiang University in tenure track or tenured positions. Applicants at the level of associate professor or above with tenure in the overseas universities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will have dual appointments at the ITM and one of affiliated hospitals. Attractive compensations include very competitive salary (see below), minimum start-up fund of 2.5 million RMB, competitive health/retirement benefits, and opportunity to purchase an apartment unit (up to 150 ㎡) at the price much lower than current market value. To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, full CV, and statement of past achievements and future research plan.

Company

Located in the historical and picturesque city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang University is a prestigious institution of higher education with a long history. Qiushi Academy, the predecessor of Zhejiang University, was founded in 1897 and was one of the earliest modern academies of higher learning established in China. After a hundred years of construction and development, Zhejiang University is a comprehensive research university with distinctive features and a national as well as international impact. Research at Zhejiang University spans 12 academic disciplines, covering philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, art, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and etc. With 7 faculties and 36 colleges/schools, Zhejiang University has 14 primary and 21 secondary national leading academic disciplines. In all 22 disciplines of ESI, there are 18 disciplines leading to top 1% in the world. Zhejiang University has always been committed to cultivating talent with excellence, advancing science and technology development, serving for social well-being, and promoting advanced culture with the spirit best manifested by the university motto “Seeking the Truth and Pioneering New Trails”.

Zhejiang University has long been holding the educational philosophy of putting people foremost, cultivating all-round competence in students, seeking the truth and pioneering new trails in search of excellence, and is committed to developing future leaders with an international perspective. Zhejiang University has turned out a large number of outstanding talents in its history. There are more than 160 alumni elected members of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering. With educational thoughts advancing with the times, Zhejiang University paces the whole nation in educational reforms. Rich campus culture, advanced teaching facilities and a wide range of international exchanges create favourable conditions for students’ development.

Zhejiang University focuses on assiduous study and research, and science and technological innovation. It has launched a number of international high-end academic platforms and gathered masters, scholars and high-level research teams in various disciplines. Zhejiang University sincerely invites excellent talents to join us and together to create a glorious future for Zhejiang University and its people.

Company info
Mini-site
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Telephone
+(86)008657188981358
Location
866 YUHANGTANG ROAD
HANGZHOU
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE
310058
CN

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