"Open PI Positions"

Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation

Full Time

Shenzhen, China

Guangdong Province, Shenzhen

December 12, 2025

Faculty

Introduction

Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) sincerely invites outstanding talents of all levels in biomedical frontier research from well-known universities and research institutions at home and abroad to join us as an independent Principal Investigator (PI). Areas of interest include but are not limited to Neuroscience, Immunology, Bio-Interactions (Cryo-ET), Aging, and Rare Diseases.

This faculty opening will be valid for a long time. Areas of recruitment will be dynamically adjusted in line with the development plans of SMART and will be announced in a timely manner. Here, we sincerely invite talents of all levels to join us and work together. We also warmly welcome colleagues, collaborators and friends who have long supported our development to recommend outstanding scholars to join us!

Positions and Qualifications

Applicants at various levels are welcomed.

The basic qualifications for Senior PIs are:

• 1) Possession of a tenured professor position or equivalent positions in well-known universities or research institutions at home and abroad;
• 2) Recognized academic achievements and contributions;
• 3) Evidence of international reputation and influence;
• 4) Excellence in teaching graduate classes and mentorship of young researchers;
• 5) Ability to lead the development of disciplines or catch up with the international advanced level.

The basic qualifications for Tenured PIs are:

• 1) Possession of an associate professor or an equivalent position in well-known universities or research institutions at home and abroad;
• 2) Outstanding capability to conduct innovative research and potential to become a leader in the field;
• 3) Excellence in teaching and mentoring graduates;
• 4) Evidence of international recognition.

The basic qualifications for Tenure-Track PIs are:

• 1) Possession of a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral research experience;
• 2) Academic achievements comparable to those of an assistant professor or equivalent position in well-known universities or research institutions at home and abroad;
• 3) Recognized innovative research capabilities within the academic field;
• 4) The ability to conduct independent research and potential for obtaining tenure positions.

Job Responsibilities

• 1) Follow the basic goals and development plans of SMART, independently lead research groups to conduct innovative scientific research.
• 2) Independently apply for various scientific research projects and funds.
• 3) Manage research groups, and guide the research work of group members.
• 4) Mentor graduate students and teach graduate courses;
• 5) Actively participate in relevant activities of SMART, including academic conferences, graduate admission, talent recruitment, and academic exchanges and collaboration, etc.

Benefits

Qualified candidates will receive an internationally competitive salary, ample start-up funds, excellent office and modern lab. State-of-the-art core facilities, translational platforms, and interdisciplinary academic environment are also available at SMART. Assistance will be provided in applying for various scientific projects and awards. Other benefits provided by SMART include insurance and housing fund, annual physical examination, paid annual leave, and children’s education. For international staff, we also help them to apply for work permit, residence permit and foreign tax preference.

Application Guide

Interested applicants are requested to send the required application documents in a single PDF file. The email subject should be “Position Applied for + Full Name + Research Direction.” Upon receipt of your materials, we will contact you promptly.

Application Materials:

• 1)Cover letter;
• 2)Curriculum vitae;
• 3)Research summary and research plan;
• 4)Three reference letters (sent directly to us by the referees).

Candidates with package can apply for this job via CUJ.