ShanghaiTech University
Jointly founded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, ShanghaiTech University (est. 2013) is a research-intensive, international university focused on innovation. In 2022, it was selected as the youngest member of China’s World-Class Universities Project. ShanghaiTech University
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026
Position Type: Full-time, Tenure-track / Tenured
Discipline: Life Sciences, Genomics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology. Science Careers
School of Life Science and Technology (SLST)
Open Faculty Areas
Applications are invited for multiple faculty positions across all ranks in the following fields:
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Biomedicine & Pharmacology
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Developmental & Regenerative Biology
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Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
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Metabolism & Physiology
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Molecular & Cellular Biology
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Neuroscience
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Computational Structural Biology
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Infection & Immunology
Qualifications
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Outstanding research achievements within the last five years
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Ability to establish and lead an independent, high-impact research program
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Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching
Compensation & Support
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Internationally competitive salary
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Substantial start-up funding
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Research associates and postdoctoral support
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Customized laboratory space
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Comprehensive benefits package, including housing
Application Materials
Submit the following to SLSTHR@shanghaitech.edu.cn:
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Cover letter summarizing research achievements
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2–3 page research statement
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Curriculum vitae
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Up to three representative publications
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Contact details for three referees
Website: slst.shanghaitech.edu.cn
Shanghai Institute for Advanced Immunochemical Studies (SIAIS)
Founded in 2012 and led by immunochemistry pioneer Richard A. Lerner, SIAIS aims to become the “Bell Labs” of biomedical research. The institute hosts 18 laboratories spanning immunology, structural biology, AI-driven drug discovery, gene editing, medicinal chemistry, and DEL technology.
Faculty Recruitment Focus
Priority research areas include:
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Autoimmune diseases (e.g., SLE, RA, axSpA, ulcerative colitis)
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Cancer immunotherapy
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Infectious diseases (tuberculosis, coronavirus, flavivirus)
Preferred expertise includes:
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AI-driven drug discovery
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De novo protein design
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Bioinformatics & computational biology
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Medicinal chemistry & chemical biology
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Drug modality development
Application Materials
Submit (PDF, English) to hr_siais@shanghaitech.edu.cn
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Cover letter
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2-page research plan
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CV
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Three key publications
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Names of at least three referees
Website: siais.shanghaitech.edu.cn
iHuman Institute
The iHuman Institute integrates molecular, cellular, and whole-body data to construct atomic-resolution models of human biology. Core strengths include X-ray, NMR, Cryo-EM, super-resolution imaging, MRI, PET, AI/ML, and computational biology.
Recruitment Areas
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Cell Biology
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Pharmacology
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Cryo-EM / Cryo-ET
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MRI Imaging
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Computational Biology
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AI / Machine Learning
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary and start-up package
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Research staff and lab space
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On-campus housing and children’s schooling
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Relocation and travel reimbursement
Application Materials
Submit (PDF, English) to ihuman@shanghaitech.edu.cn
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Cover letter
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CV
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2–3 page research plan
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Three referees
Website: ihuman.shanghaitech.edu.cn