General Description
Soochow University is an internationally recognized tertiary education institution located in Suzhou, China. Founded in 1900, Soochow University was the first western-style university in China. It is a pioneer of modern higher education and combines the best of Chinese and western cultures. For over a century, bearing the motto Unto a full-grown man in mind, the University has continued enhancing its competitiveness in education and scientific research.
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 1.19‰ 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 have initiated a World-Class Visiting Professor Program, which aims to engage worldwide top and experienced scientists from either academia or industry in directing and promoting frontier research and development of innovative pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. The key research programs 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, and advanced drug delivery systems.
Qualifications:
With a high academic reputation and outstanding academic achievements
With a senior professional position
Capable of devoting at least nine months to work at Soochow University per year
Responsibilities:
Guide and participate in discipline construction
Lead an innovative research program as an independent PI
Recruit excellent talents (faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students) and train them to build a strong research team
Promote the clinical translation of academic results
Promote international collaborations
Publish scientific findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals with SUDA as the first affiliation
Apply for external funding and awards with SUDA as the signature unit
Remuneration and benefits:
An annualsalary of $100,000~$150,000
Personal accident insurance
Free apartment housing or housingsubsidy of $800 per month
International and domestic travel expenses