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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology

Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.

The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.

Are you interested in learning more? Read about Umeå university as a workplace

IceLab and Umeå Plant Science Centre 

Umeå University’s interdisciplinary research hub, IceLab (Integrated Science Lab, www.icelab.se), has been awarded a grant by the Swedish Research Council to establish a center of excellence: Center for modeling adaptive mechanisms in living systems under stress. At IceLab, we foster multidisciplinary collaborations – focusing on innovative research that integrates theoretical, computational, and empirical work.

Umeå Plant Science Centre, UPSC, is one of the strongest research environments in experimental plant biology in Europe. Here you will have access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and support from more than two hundred plant researchers. Our research spans from biochemistry and molecular biology to physiology and the ecosystem level (www.upsc.se). We are looking for a person that can bridge these two strong research environments in Umeå.

We invite you to join IceLab and UPSC and be part of a stimulating and supportive community of collaborative-minded scientists working on a panel of interdisciplinary problems. We are looking for a candidate who combines quantitative and computational literacy with domain-specific literacy. We expect the successful candidate to play an important role in consolidating the Center’s growth and activities, demonstrating a willingness and ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.

We are now opening an Associate Professor position in plant stress responses at the Department of Plant Physiology. The position presents a unique opportunity to conduct independent research. Join our supportive environment and work at the forefront of multidisciplinary science. Your research will be instrumental in improving our understanding of the processes that govern the responses of living organisms to environmental change and stress. 

Duties

Your duties will primary be to lead a research group in modelling plant stress responses. This includes all aspects of scientific leadership including applying for funds, supervising PhD students and postdocs and communicating the findings. You are expected to establish an independent line of research within the field and to generate synergies with other research groups at IceLab and Umeå Plant Science Centre. Depending on qualification we will offer a substantial starting package to get you a good start.

You are also expected to participate in the teaching of the department. For the first three years this is limited to maximum 25% of your time. The teaching duties of the department is however rather limited so you can count on being able to focus on your research even after the first three years.

Limited departmental administrative duties may also be included in the position.

The position is a part of a large strategic research project focused on how organisms handle stress and changed environmental conditions. You are expected to be instrumental in the cooperation between the two different centers.  

Eligibility requirements

According to Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person shall be qualified for appointment as Associate Professor if he or she within an area has demonstrated educational expertise and holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant with regard to the subject area of the appointment.

The applicant should have experience of conducting plant physiological research including computational methods, with a focus on stress or environmental responses.

Assessment criteria and their weight

The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor/senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of scientific expertise.

In the selection of candidates, emphasis will primarily be put on the degree of scientific expertise. Next, pedagogical skills will be taken into account. In addition, regard will be given to management skills, communication and collaboration skills and other skills relevant to the area of the position and the tasks that will be part of the employment.

Scientific expertise

Scientific expertise shall be demonstrated through independent scientific productivity. The criteria for assessment are:

• breadth and depth of research – quality and scope
• originality of research
• productivity
• contributions to the international research community
• assignments within the research community
• the ability to competitively obtain external research funding
• collaboration with the surrounding society

Pedagogical expertise

The pedagogical expertise for employment as associate professor should be demonstrated by documented experience of teaching with scientific foundation at university level. The criteria for evaluation are:

• an ability to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and an ability to supervise and examine students at every level of education
• an ability to vary teaching methods and examination formats in relation to anticipated study results and the nature of the subject
• experience of collaboration with the surrounding society in planning and implementation of education
• participation in the development of learning environments, teaching aids and study resources
• a reflective approach to student learning and one’s own role as a teacher

Pedagogical expertise can be attained through education in university pedagogy, other education of relevance for teaching at a university level or documented and proven experience teaching at the university level.   

Further qualifications

A general basis for assessment for all teaching categories is both good cooperative skills and the expertise and suitability in general required to complete the work duties satisfactorily.

The criteria for evaluation of administrative skills are:

• Experience of supervision of post doctorial researchers
• Participation in comities of councils at various levels of the university
• Experience from collaboration with industry or other parts of the surrounding society
• Leadership experience from large collaborative research project or graduate schools
• Leadership experience at the departmental level

Further details

As an employee at Umeå University, you’re offered a wide variety of benefits that promote a good work- life balance, read more about benefits here.

Application

When you apply, we ask you to answer questions in Varbi. These questions replace a cover letter from you. The application should preferably be written in English, and include the following items:

Attachments

1. CV/Umu Application template. Fill in the required application template (word). Submit it attached to your application in the Varbi system as your CV. The following information must be provided in the application template:
   • basic information (contact details, employment and education history)
   • an account of research experience (including a list of articles published and a brief research plan)
   • an account of pedagogical experience and activities
   • an account of experiences of developing and managing activities and staff
   • an account of experiences regarding interacting with the surrounding society and popularizing science
   • references, including contact details
2. Copies of relevant university degrees and diplomas
3. Copies of five research publications relevant to the position, numbered according to the publication list
4. Attachments to a pedagogical portfolio (see p. 3.5 in Umu Application template)

See instructions for what to include in the application, as well as how to describe scientific or artistic and educational activities (pdf)

Applications should be made via e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than 2024-05-22.

Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help.

Position Link:

https://umu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:703500

Employer SUSTech

Location Shenzhen, Guangdong (CN)

Salary Base annual salary of 390,000 RMB, including 210,000 RMB of living allowance in Guangdong & Shenzhen

Closing date 10 May 2024

Professor Ruijun Tian’s team at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China has research interest on innovative proteomics technology development for mass spectrometry-based proteomics and their biomedical application for studying intercellular signalling network in tumor microenvironment. The team is a member of the National Key Laboratory of Medical Proteomics and the leading team of the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Functional Proteomics. The laboratory has a fully functional proteomic research platform, including several high-end mass spectrometers (Exploris 480, timsTOF Pro, etc.), high-performance servers, and cell biology-, biochemistry-, molecular biology-related equipment. In addition, the team is running a joint clinical proteomics laboratory at oncology department of Shenzhen Renming Hospital (the biggest hospital of the city). Our vigorous research team consists of more than 30 doctors, graduate students, and research assistants in a creative academic atmosphere. More information about the team can be found on the Lab’s website at https://faculty.sustech.edu.cn/tianrj/.

With our recent progress on spatial proteomics and proximity labelling technologies, we are systematically exploring spatiotemporally regulated intercellular signalling network directly from clinical samples and living systems. By collaborating with leading biotech and IVD companies, these research efforts lead to new drug target and biomarker discovery in a systematic manner. To maintain these research efforts, we are now looking for 2-3 postdoctoral fellows or research assistant professors. The specific requirements for applicants are as follows:

Direction 1: Mass spectrometry-based proteomics

Requirements: 1. Ph.D. degree, with professional background in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and other related majors; and with at least one publication on high-level scientific journals; 2. Well-trained in biological mass spectrometry technology, with years of experience in proteomics or metabolomics research is preferred.

Direction 2: AI-driven bioinformatics analysis and imaging data analysis

Requirements: 1. Ph.D. degree, with bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, and other related research experience; 2. Knowledge of more than one programming language (e.g. R, etc.); Proteomics or genomics data analysis is preferred.

Direction 3: Cancer cell signal transduction and precision medicine

Requirements: 1. Ph.D. degree, with professional background in biochemistry, cell biology, cancer immunology, etc., published at least one high-level research paper; 2. Well-trained in biomedical related experimental techniques, including but not limited to: flow cytometry, primary cell culture, molecular cloning, immunohistochemistry, routine animal experiments, recombinant protein expression and purification.

Benefit:

1. The base annual salary of 390,000 RMB, including 150,000 RMB of living allowance in Guangdong Province and 60,000 RMB of living allowance in Shenzhen is provided. Employees are also eligible for social insurance and housing provident fund. The postdoctoral welfare fee shall be paid according to the standard of the faculty and staff of the university.

2. Particularly outstanding candidates can apply for the President’s Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellowship, with an annual salary of up to 415,000 RMB. (including living allowance in Guangdong Province and Shenzhen City).

3. After completing the basic workload of the relevant postdoctoral level, you are eligible for the scientific research achievement award.

4. Postdoctoral fellows who choose to stay in Shenzhen to engage in scientific research and sign a labor (employment) contract with enterprises and institutions in Shenzhen for more than 3 years can apply for Shenzhen postdoctoral research funding. The Shenzhen Municipal Government will provide 300,000 RMB per person for scientific research start-up funding. Those who meet the criteria for the recognition of high-level talents in Shenzhen can apply for talent subsidies (for details, please refer to the relevant policy documents on the official website of the Shenzhen Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau);

5. For outstanding outbound postdoctoral fellows, we will actively recommend applicants to apply for research assistant professors of SUSTech and the First Affiliated Hospital of SUSTech.

If you are interested, please send (1) your resume (including study and work experience, summary of main research work, published articles, etc.) and (2) the contact information of two referees to: rjtian@qq.com or tianrj@sustech.edu.cn. Please specify the inclined direction and the expected arrival time in the letter.

Employer Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Location Hangzhou, Zhejiang (CN)

Salary Competitive salary, discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Closing date 2 May 2024

Post Title: Lab manager (LM), postdoc (PD) and PhD positions in Cancer Cell Signalling lab (Georgios Giamas Lab)

Employer: Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU)

Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Treatment & Salary: All enter the post system. Benefits such as five social insurance and one housing fund, and competitive bonus determined by the level of experience and skill set of the applicants.

Closing date: 05/05/2024

Expected start date: July/August 2024

Essential criteria for Lab manager (LM) / postdoc (PD) and PhD (PhD) posts:

• Excellent written/spoken knowledge of English and Chinese languages (LM, PD and PhD).
• PhD in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or equivalent (LM and PD).
• A minimum of one first author publication in a reputable journal (PD).
• Advanced skills in biochemistry, molecular/cellular and cancer biology techniques (LM and PD).
• Commitment to work in a highly competitive field (LM, PD and PhD).
• A demonstrated ability to write scientific papers/grants and prepare high-quality figures.
• Ability to independently drive a research project and analyse data (PD).
• Ability to work individually on own initiative and without close supervision, and as part of a team (LM PD and PhD).
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills (LM, PD and PhD).
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines (LM, PD and PhD).
• Excellent presentation and IT skills (LM, PD and PhD).
• Keeping accurate and complete records of lab work (LM, PD and PhD).
• Honesty, motivation, demonstrable independence, commitment and a strong work ethic (LM, PD and PhD).

Various research positions (including 1x lab manager, 1x postdoctoral and 2x PhD positions) are available in a newly established translational cancer research laboratory LED BY Professor Georgios Giamas at ZCMU (Binwen Campus), FROM JULY 2024. We are an active, vibrant research group and provide a stimulating and supportive research environment. We are committed to research excellence and to nurturing scientific careers amongst our trainees and junior faculty.

Available research projects include, but are not limited to:

• ‘Identification of novel druggable targets within the breast and brain tumour microenvironments’;
• ‘Identification of solid tumours biomarkers in extracellular vesicles-based liquid biopsies’;
• ‘Elucidation of the signalling pathways that LMTK3 is implicated in, in cancer and other disease/disorders’.

Our work combines a variety of in vitro, in vivo models and patients’ specimens to study relevant pathways in cancer. An overview of research within the Giamas lab can be found at: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/giamaslab/

Please contact Prof. Georgios Giamas (georgios.giamas@gmail.com) for informal enquiries.

Formal applications should be accompanied by a full CV and the names of three academic referees. Please send these materials to Prof. Georgios Giamas (georgios.giamas@gmail.com) and CC email to Dr. Zhendong Liu (zjszyyzzrsb@163.com). Tel: +86-571-87071816

Introduction of ZCMU and High-level talents Recruitment

Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (ZCMU) is a modern university located near the south bank of Qiantang River, in the city of Hangzhou, a world-famous tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. ZCMU is a key university in Zhejiang Province, P. R. China, jointly established by the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

The university now has two campuses covering with the total area exceeding 470,000 square meters. ZCMU enrolls over 22,000 full-time students, including over 5,200 doctoral and master degree students, and over 800 international students. ZCMU is among the first batch of universities in China to recruit and cultivate postgraduates of TCM, and takes the lead among Zhejiang provincial universities eligible of awarding doctoral degrees and establishing post-doctoral research stations. Now, ZCMU is a teaching and research-oriented university with TCM and Chinese Materia Medica as its leading subjects, combined with contemporary life science subjects. ZCMU is presently comprised of 18 schools and has 4 directly affiliated hospitals. Moreover, there are additional 21 Hospitals located in different cities of Zhejiang Province indirectly affiliated with ZCMU. 

ZCMU is a national demonstration base for cultivating innovative talents. It has independently cultivated a number of high-level talents, including Members of Chinese Academy of Engineering, National Masters of TCM, National “Ten Thousand Talent Program” Leading Talents, Chief Scientist of the 973 Program, and National Famous Doctors of TCM etc. Currently, ZCMU employs 1,300 faculty and staff, and among them, over 330 with senior professional titles, including Members of the Academia Europaea, Distinguished Professors holding the title of “the Cheung Kong Scholar” awarded by the Ministry of Education of P.R.C, recipients of National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar and of National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholar Awards, etc.

ZCMU promotes established and new disciplines with emphasis on scientific technology innovation. ZCMU was within the first batch of Zhejiang provincial universities that have been awarded national key discipline. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Materia Medica are among the second batch of characteristic and preponderant key disciplines of Zhejiang Province. It has 3 A-class and 6 B-class discipline construction programs of Zhejiang “13th Five-Year-Plan”. It has 2 national clinical research bases of TCM and a number of science and innovation platforms. The Research Fields of ZCMU, including Clinical Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Biology and Biochemistry, rank at the top 1% of global ranking based on Essential Science Indicators.

In the new era, ZCMU has been and will continue to adhere to the motto of “Seek the Origin at High Aspiration”, and the philosophy of “Student-centered, Academics-prioritized”, and commits to building a first-class TCM university characterized by cultural inheritance and innovation.ZCMU is now recruiting high-level talents worldwide to lead scientific technology innovation. The research fields are listed, but not limited to: basic medicine, clinical medicine, life sciences, pharmacy, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, chemistry, nursing and public health. The following research areas are of particular interest: neuroscience, immunity, cancer translational research, osteology, nephrology, pharmacology, public health and traditional medicine.

ZCMU fosters a rigorous academic atmosphere and institutional environment. ZCMU provides excellent academic research conditions for you to achieve your professional goals and competitive career development conditions.

(1) Help to establish innovative research teams; and foster PhD student and postdoctoral fellow enrollment;  

(2) Provide competitive research funding and opportunities to collaborate with other laboratories with the ZCMU and with the ZCMU Affiliated Hospitals; Provide administrative supporting applications for national, provincial, and ministerial scientific research projects. We strive to provide for a supportive, international and multidisciplinary research environment;

(3) Flexible work hours are provided to support family life and priority is given to arranging for children to enroll in child –care, primary schools, junior middle schools and universities;

(4) The annual salary system is implemented and the comprehensive annual salary exceeds 700,000 RMB per year for high-level talents; income can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

(5) Health insurance and housing support are also provided; ZCMU Affiliated Hospitals also provide high-quality medical care and occupational health management;

Application: recruitment is available all year round. Applicants should send detailed resumes (including educational work experience, scientific research and management performance, etc.) to the designated email address (talents@zcmu.edu.cn) for initial evaluation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: No. 548 Binwen Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China

Tel: Dr. Wang (+86)571 8660 3313 (Human Resource Department)

Tel: Dr. Wu (+86)571 8663 3125 (Talent Office)

Email: talents@zcmu.edu.cn