Faculty and Postdoc Positions

About the role

ShanghaiTech University’s iHuman Institute is seeking outstanding scientists to join its faculty and postdoctoral programmes across a range of cutting‑edge research areas. Successful candidates will lead independent research groups or contribute as postdoctoral researchers within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead innovative research projects in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Cryo‑EM/ET, MRI imaging, Computational Biology, or AI/ML.
• Secure external funding and publish high‑impact scientific results.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior staff.
• Collaborate with other iHuman Institute groups to integrate chemistry, imaging, structural biology, systems biology and translational drug discovery.
• Participate in teaching, curriculum development and academic service as required.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant life‑science or computational discipline.
• Demonstrated record of scientific excellence and leadership potential (for faculty) or strong research experience (for postdoc).
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and translational impact.

Required skills

• Expertise in Cell Biology or Pharmacology.
• Proficiency with Cryo‑EM/ET techniques.
• Experience in MRI imaging acquisition or analysis.
• Strong computational biology or AI/ML skills.

What we offer

• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and imaging platforms.
• Competitive research funding and start‑up packages.
• International, collaborative research environment.
• Opportunities for career development and academic advancement.