Postdoctor
Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Chemical Biomanufacturing
I. Introduction
The laboratory is led by Professor YANG Lirong, doctoral supervisor, “Qiushi” Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University, Senior Expert of Zhejiang Province and Director of “Industrial Biocatalysis” National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory. Besides, he was a Chief Scientist of the 973 Project and Subject Matter Expert of the 863 Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Dedicated to the research on basic theories and key technologies of industrialization in bioengineering and biochemical disciplines, the team conducts research on biocatalysis and transformation, synthetic biology, and biofabrication of chiral chemicals. With its efficient and green manufacturing of fine chemicals and development of applicable biosynthesis technologies in recent years, the team has led the relevant research in China, some achievements reaching advanced international level, a number of achievements been put into industrial production.
II. Responsibilities
To conduct research independently, publish papers in top journals at home and abroad, and apply for government-sponsored projects.
III. Application Requirements
1. Have a PhD degree awarded within the last three years, under 35 years old (under 40 years old for foreign residents);
2. Majors in biology, chemistry, engineering, computational science and other related ones and experience in synthetic biology, biocatalysis and transformation, protein engineering, etc.
3. Good sense of teamwork and the ability to work independently;
4. Priorities will be given to the applicants in interdisciplinary research or with outstanding research results.
IV. Benefits and Support
1. Competitive salary. Those who satisfy the conditions can simultaneously enjoy the corresponding talent policies of Hangzhou and Xiaoshan District;
2. Provided with talent apartments of Xiaoshan District or those of the HIC;
3. Provided with first-class experiment and research conditions;
4. Additional funding or allowances for those who participate in major research projects and achieve remarkable results at the HIC;
5. Those who meet the conditions can apply for senior professional and technical positions of the HIC during their postdoc studies;
6. Those who have excellent performance and results during their postdoc studies can be recommended to apply for teaching positions in Zhejiang University or technical R & D positions at the HIC.
V. Application Documents
2. Attach any supporting documents (e.g. awards, appraisals, projects and academic papers) showing research competency and academic achievements with the application;
3. Doctoral dissertation.
The applicant shall send the electronic version of the above materials to hic@zju.edu.cn. The subject and attachment shall be labeled in the format: “Postdoctoral Fellow + Full Name + Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Chemical Biomanufacturing”.
VI. Contact Information
Contact person: Ms. Liu
Phone number: +86-571-8299 0656
Address: ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, No. 733, Jianshe 3rd Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province