Associate Professor (Tenure Track), Gene and Cell Therapies

Employer: Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Location: Shanghai (CN)

Salary: We offer globally competitive salary and benefits packages tailored to individual circumstances.

Closing date: Oct 25, 2025

Discipline: Life Sciences, Genetics, Health Sciences, Drug Development, Healthcare, Medicine, Translational Research

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Group Leader/Principal Investigator

Organization Type: Healthcare/Hospital

Department:

Program in Translation Medicine, Laboratory of Experimental Therapeutics

Location: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM), Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai, China

Start Date: Spring, 2026

Application Deadline: October, 2025

Position Overview

The Program in Translation Medicine, Laboratory of Experimental Therapeutics at Ruijin Hospital is seeking applications for a tenure track Associate Professor in the area of gene and cell therapy. We are looking for a motivated scholar with demonstrated expertise who can build an innovative, independent research program focused on translating scientific and medical discoveries to patients and contribute significantly to teaching and academic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and direct an externally funded, independent research program specializing in gene therapy.
• Collaborate with other scientists to assist in basic and translational projects.
• Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to molecular genetics, gene therapy, or biomedical sciences.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in molecular biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of impactful research in gene therapy or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in translation of gene therapies, including preclinical or clinical studies.
• Collaborative research with multidisciplinary teams.

Application Materials:

• Cover letter outlining research and teaching interests.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of research plans (2-3 pages).
• Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page).
• Names and contact information for three referees.

Contact: For inquiries, please contact Prof. H. Michael Shepard, Chair of the Search Committee