Faculty Positions (Life Science and Technology)

 School of Life Science and Technology (SLST)

Jointly founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Shanghai Municipal People’s Government in 2013, 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, 2022, 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.

The School of Life Science and Technology (SLST) invites applications for numerous tenure-track and tenured positions across all ranks in several academic disciplines:

• Biomedicine and Pharmacology
• Developmental and Regenerative Biology
• Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics
• Metabolism and Physiology
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Computational Structural Biology
• Infection and Immunology

We 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.

Qualifications:

Ideal 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 Procedure:

To apply, please submit the following documents to SLSTHR@shanghaitech.edu.cn

• A cover letter detailing your major research accomplishments
• A 2-3 page statement outlining your research interests
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
• Up to three copies of your most significant publications
• Contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. For further details, please visit our website at https://slst.shanghaitech.edu.cn/main.htm

Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies (SIAIS)

Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies (SIAIS), affiliated with ShanghaiTech University, was founded on October 12th, 2012. 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. For detailed information, please visit us at https://siais.shanghaitech.edu.cn/.

Join Our Institute: Faculty Positions in Biomedical Research and Therapeutic Discovery:

We 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 disorders—including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, and ulcerative colitis—as 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 innovation—and who have a strong track record or clear potential in translational research that leads to novel drug candidates—are 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. 

Qualifications:

Successful 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 Benefits:

Salary 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 Procedure:

Please 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 of three referees’ names to: hr_siais@shanghaitech.edu.cn. 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.  

Faculty Positions at the iHuman Institute, ShanghaiTech University

About iHuman

The iHuman Institute at ShanghaiTech University is a highly recognized international research institution, dedicated to advancing basic science and drug discovery research on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). At iHuman, we promote interdisciplinary collaboration, cultivate the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs, and accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical applications. iHuman brings together interdisciplinary research teams working in structural biology, molecular pharmacology, chemical biology, neurobiology, cell biology, computational biology and artificial intelligence, medicinal chemistry, and translational medicine. The Institute also hosts a suite of advanced core facilities, including the Cryo-Electron Tomography (cryo-ET) Center, which is under the leadership of Professor Wolfgang Baumeister—a pioneer in the development and application of cryo-electron tomography for structural biology—as well as platforms for high-throughput screening, super-resolution imaging, cryo-electron microscopy, biological mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and high-performance computing.

Position Description:

We invite applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at all academic ranks—Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor—in the following interdisciplinary areas:

• Cryo-ET (including AI-based data analysis and Cryo-FIB/SEM volume imaging)
• AI for drug discovery
• Chemical Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, and Neurobiology as applied to GPCR research

Candidates are expected to establish independent, internationally competitive research programs while actively contributing to the Institute’s collaborative research environment. We particularly encourage applicants whose work bridges multiple disciplinary boundaries and leverages the Institute’s core facilities.

The University Offers:

• Research Support: Competitive start-up funds, research associates and post-doctoral fellows, laboratory space to meet research needs.
• Compensation: A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments, and a comprehensive benefit package including on-campus housing and children’s schooling.
• Relocation Support: Reimbursement of expenses for household relocation and family’s one-way travel.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement: A concise description of your research accomplishments and future plans (2-3 pages).
• Three letters of reference (to be sent directly by referees).
• Email to: ihuman@shanghaitech.edu.cn

Location

The iHuman Institute is located at ShanghaiTech University campus surrounded by incredible resources for researchers and facilities including the Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center, 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.

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Address: Ren Building, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China

Website: http://ihuman.shanghaitech.edu.cn