General Description
The College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, affiliated to Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, is located at Suzhou Industrial Park, the No. 1 area of scientific innovation and entrepreneurial creativity in China. As the major (bio)pharmaceutical education and research institution in this area, the College is committed to the mission of new drug development and pharmaceutical talent cultivation. It has a strong Pharmacy discipline, ranked among the best globally. The Essential Science Indicator (ESI) of Pharmacology and Toxicology discipline of the College ranks top 1.32‰ worldwide. With cutting-edge research facilities, outstanding talents, and strong links with leading institutions worldwide, the College is full of vigor and vitality, providing outstanding opportunities for collaborations leading to multidisciplinary innovations.
To enhance the openness of the College and fuel further development, we are seeking highly qualified and motivated scientists with global visions all over the world. We welcome talents from diverse scientific disciplines and backgrounds sharing a common interest in discovering, developing, and optimizing drug therapies. Relevant research areas include but are not limited to novel drug discovery, development of innovative biopharmaceuticals, RNA therapeutics, peptide and protein therapeutics, antibody-drug conjugates, mRNA vaccines, immunotherapy, gene therapy, precision medicines, modern Chinese medicines, advanced drug delivery systems,etc.
Qualifications
The candidate must have
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacy or related biomedical science field
A demonstrated record of excellence in the academic field
Ability to develop and maintain a research program
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Special attention will be given to candidates with
Research programs complementing and expanding existing strengths of the College
Experience conducting multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary research
Successful track record of academic/research leadership and team building
Experience leading to commercial translation
Recognized reputations and impact in academia or industry
Strong network and ties with renowned international entities and organizations
Responsibilities
The successful candidates are expected to
Sustain and lead an independent and innovative research program
Integrate and enhance interactions between basic science and clinical application
Enhance multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary research through collaborations with national and international partners in academia and industry
Provide mentorship and advisement for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Remuneration and benefits
We aim to give you all the support to nurture your talent, build your career, and reach your professional goals. We are committed to providing you
Highly competitive salary and benefits package (100-200 k US$)
Significant settlement funds and housing subsidies (200-400 k US$)
Ample start-up fund for initiating research activities
Great opportunities for external funding
Excellent laboratory space and core facilities
A supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive academic environment
Application
Applicants are invited to submit
A cover letter briefly summarizing your scientific background, strengths, and plan
A detailed curriculum vitae including academic achievement
Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications and credentials (optional)
To Dr. Xinchen Teng
Email:xcteng@suda.edu.cn
(subject line: Application for Faculty Position)