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Recruitment Program for Young Talent Plan, Recruiting Researcher in Synthetic Biology

Employer
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
Location
Hangzhou, China
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
28 Dec 2021

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Introduction

ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC) is a world-class and future-oriented R&D center, jointly established by Zhejiang University and Hangzhou government. HIC’s mission is to build an open and integrated international innovation hub that integrates material sciences, information sciences, and life sciences in the Yangtze River Delta region. To build a world-class research team, the HIC has launched a new recruitment program named "Young Talents Plan”.

"Young Talents Plan - Synthetic Biology” program invites applications for principle investigator (PI) positions in the Biological and Molecular Intelligent Manufacturing Institute. The Institute is building a fully automated intelligent biomanufacturing facility (BioFoundry) and aims to tackle fundamental and technological challenges in synthetic biology by integrating biotechnology and information technology. Supported by the abundant industry resources in the Yangtze River Delta region and the R&D capabilities of Zhejiang University, the Institute aims to become a world-class innovation platform and ecosystem. 

Research Areas 

The Institute aims to develop enabling technologies for synthetic biology (i.e. laboratory automation, BT/IT, and biosystems design) to address grand challenges in biomanufacturing, medicine, agriculture, food, environment, and biosecurity). Applicants with the following research skills and experience will be considered in priority.

Enabling technologies for synthetic biology

Lab Automation: BioFoundry, automated cultivation of mammalian cells, high throughout and microfluidic technology.

BT/IT (integration of biotechnology and information technology): computer-aided biosystems design, bioinformatics, AI/machine learning, and DNA storage.

Biosystems Design: gene editing and assembly technologies, protein and biomolecular machine engineering, genetic circuit and pathway engineering, chassis and consortia engineering.

Disruptive applications of synthetic biology

Biomanufacturing: e.g. microbial cell factories, utilization of renewable resources, and biosynthesis of value-added compounds.

Medicine: e.g. emergency vaccines, programmable cells, cell therapy, and immunotherapy.

Food and Agriculture: e.g. precise molecular breeding, green pesticide biosynthesis, and artificial food.

Environment and Biosecurity: bioremediation, biosecurity, and trace bioassay. 

Qualifications 

  1. Strong research background, strong motivation in academic/technological career.
  2. Ph.D. degree awarded by a well-known university or research institute.
  3. Strong academic background and research experience in the field of synthetic biology.
  4. Ability to conduct research independently as PI.
  5. Reference letters. Applicants recommended by academicians or internationally renowned experts in the field of synthetic biology will be considered in priority. 

Offer packages

  1. Competitive salary, discussed individually;
  2. Housing benefits;
  3. Besides the funding support from the central and local government, the Institute will additionally provide start-up research funding with a minimum of 3-5 million RMB for 3 years (renewable with good performance);
  4. About 150 m2 office and lab space;
  5. Various provincial and municipal talents policies;
  6. If qualified, the applicants can be recommended to be employed by Zhejiang University. 

Contact: Ms. Yang
Tel.:+86-0571-82359099

Email: hic@zju.edu.cn

Address: ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, No. 733, Jianshe Third Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province China

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.

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