Recruitment Position：Practical Professor Series (Full Professor and Associate Professor),Research Assistant Professor，Postdoc

I. University Introduction

Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT) is a newly established research-oriented university founded on the strong scientific and educational resources of the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Guided by the principles of “high starting point, high standards, high level, and high quality,” the University is committed to building a new model of higher education that integrates cutting-edge research with world-class teaching. With the support of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangdong Provincial Government, SUAT works in close collaboration with SIAT to promote scientific and educational synergy, complementary advantages, and mutually beneficial development, jointly advancing innovation, talent cultivation, and societal progress.

II.InstituteIntroduction

The Bio-X International Institute has ben established in November 2025 at Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT). Its mission is to “connect SUAT to the international science community, build a hub for international exchange in brain and life sciences, and thereby accelerate the internationalization process of SUAT.” The Institute intends to set up an International Exchange Center, focusing on the exchange with world-class scientists, international junior scientists andstudents with the goal to establish long-term collaborations. To create a local hub for the international exchange, the institute will establish three core research centers: the Center for Neuron–Glia Interaction, the Center for Brain Body Interaction, and the Center for Primate Biology and Clinical Translation. An important part of the institute will be an Administrative Center which coordinates all these international activities, namely the lecture program, the research collaborations, the student exchange, the clinical translation, and the funding acquisition. All these activities are coordinated by a steering committee, and an International Academic Advisory Board will guide, advise, and control all activities. The institute will invite top international scientists to serve as ambassadors, exploring an adjunct professorship system and establishing Memoranda of Understanding with world-class international institutions, and to establish joint collaborations.

III. Recruitment Information

(I) Open Positions:

Practical Professor Series (Full Professor and Associate Professor),Research Assistant Professor，Postdoc

Practical Professor Series：

Professor:

Candidates should have sustained, high-level scientific output and broad academic influence in the relevant field, with the potential to become a leading figure in the discipline and possess international recognition. Generally, candidates should be independent Principal Investigators (PIs) working at renowned universities or research institutions domestically or internationally.

Associate Professor:

Candidates should have achieved relatively outstanding scientific results, demonstrating development capability, with their work recognized by the international academic community. Generally, candidates should be young talents under 40 years of age, with the ability for independent development and potential for establishing an independent research line.

Research Assistant Professor:

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field from a renowned university or institution domestically or internationally. Preference will be given to those with over 2 years of work experience. Candidates must possess strong research capabilities and a team-oriented spirit. Domestic applicants should have presided over at least one National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists project or an equivalent national-level project.

Postdoc:

Candidates should be about to obtain or have obtained a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field from a renowned university domestically or internationally within the last 3 years, and should be no older than 35 years old in principle. Candidates should not have undertaken postdoctoral work in Guangdong Province previously. Candidates must possess a high academic level and strong research capabilities.

Note: Qualified candidates may be recommended for teaching and research faculty positions in the School of Life and Health.

(II) Research Areas

1.Neuron-Glia Interaction

2.Brain Body Interaction

3.Primate based and clinical neuroscience research

(III) Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for theProfessor/Associate Professor positions are:

Identify with the educational philosophy and discipline development plan of ShenzhenUniversity of Advancedof Technology;

Able to independently or collaboratively lead a research group, conduct innovative scientific research aligned with the discipline's development strategy, and promote the development of a high-level talent team;

Able to independently or collaboratively undertake the application and execution of various research projects, and produce high-level academic achievements;

Able to teach core courses of the discipline and guide/mentor graduate students;

Able to actively cooperate and participate in various university activities.

The primary responsibilities for the Research Assistant Professor/Postdoc positions are:

Identify with the educational philosophy and discipline development plan of ShenzhenUniversity of Advancedof Technology;

Conduct independent research work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI);

Independently or assist the PI in applying for variousresearch projects;

Assist in the guidance and training of graduate students within the research group;

Complete tasks assigned by the PI and assist in the daily management of the laboratory.

(IV) Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration for Practical Professor/Associate Professor:

Provide competitive salary and benefits; exceptional candidates may negotiate individually.

Eligible candidates can enjoy relevant personal income tax preferential policies and Shenzhen Talent Position Allowance.

Provide ample laboratory and office space, and offer research start-up funds based on the candidate's profile.

Provide access to platforms such as national, provincial, and municipal key laboratories, national technology/industrial innovation centers, as well as large-scale instruments and equipment in research laboratories.

Support the recruitment of postdoctoral researchers for the team and provide funding.

Guarantee housing needs by providing talent rental housing at below-market rates; eligible candidates can enjoy a 40% discount (60% of market price) policy for purchasing talent housing.

Have access to a high-standard affiliated educational system covering kindergarten, primary school, junior high, and senior high school, providing quality educational resources.

Provide high-level medical security and health check-ups for high-end talents; provide commercial medical insurance for talents without social security benefits in China.

Can settle household registration in Shenzhen; spouse and minor children can apply for accompanying household registration.

Remuneration for Research Assistant Professor:

The initial appointment for Research Assistant Professor is three years, with an annual pre-tax salary of 400,000 - 500,000 RMB (including Shenzhen Talent Subsidy). Benefits follow the standards for equivalent university staff, including five social insurances and one housing fund, performance bonuses, etc.

The research group provides an excellent working environment and ample research support, fully supporting the Research Assistant Professor in applying as the lead for projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation and various research projects at the Guangdong Provincial and Shenzhen Municipal levels. The group will assist eligible Research Assistant Professors in applying for relevant Shenzhen talent programs. Outstanding individuals may be recommended for appointment as Practical Associate Professor upon completion of the term.

Can apply for Shenzhen Talent Housing through the university. Can settle household registration in Shenzhen; spouse and minor children can apply for accompanying household registration.

Have access to a high-standard affiliated educational system covering kindergarten, primary school, junior high, and senior high school, providing quality educational resources for children of staff. Provide high-level medical security; after one year of service, customized high-end health check-ups are available.

Remuneration for Postdoc:

Provide competitive salary and benefits (including full government subsidies, competitive salary, bonuses), specifics to be discussed in person.

Full contribution to five social insurances and one housing fund. Enjoy union benefits, work meal subsidies, and paid annual leave during the term.

Provide housing resources; can apply for on-campus transitional housing, municipal postdoctoral apartments, and Shenzhen Talent Housing.

Provide annual health check-ups for employees.

Provide supporting educational resources from kindergarten to junior high school, assisting with children's school enrollment; provide customized HR services:

Assist in applying for various government subsidies; assist in handling Shenzhen household registration (spouse and minor children can apply for accompanying registration).

Provide internationally leading research conditions, including a good working environment, sufficient research funding, cutting-edge laboratory equipment, and a pleasant working atmosphere.

Postdoc Personal Development:

(1)Priority for on-campus employment opportunities upon completion; outstanding performers can apply for positions such as Practical Professor.

(2)During the term, receive one-on-one guidance from senior national-level researchers; professional team assists in obtaining various subsidies and projects:

(2.1)Selected for national programs: eligible for a 930,000 RMB living subsidy, disbursed over 3 years.

(2.2)Eligible candidates can apply for a Shenzhen living subsidy of 360,000 RMB, disbursed over 2 years. Graduates from overseas doctoral institutions ranked in the top 200 can apply for an increased Shenzhen living subsidy of 600,000 RMB, disbursed over 2 years (cannot be combined with the above).

(2.3)Postdocs who remain in Shenzhen (at the university) upon completion can apply for a Shenzhen living subsidy of 360,000 RMB over 3 years; postdocs from this university who remain at the university upon completion can additionally apply for a Guangming District living subsidy of 300,000 RMB over 3 years.

(2.4)President's Postdoctoral Funding Program: 100,000 RMB/year.

Note: Any changes to the relevant policies shall be subject to the official documents of Guangdong Province and Shenzhen City.

(V) Application Materials

To apply for the Practical Professor/Associate Professor positions, please provide:

Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Research Plan

Academic profiles from Web of Science or Google Scholar

Three original letters of recommendation (must include the Ph.D. supervisor and collaborators from work periods, indicating name, affiliation, title, and email)

To apply for the Research Assistant Professor/Postdoc positions, please provide:

Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)

How to Apply

Interested scholars for the above positions may send their CV and other relevant application materials to Ms. Lin at: wangyh@suat-sz.edu.cn. Please use "Name + bio-X International Research Institute + Applied Position" as the email subject. After reviewing the application materials, theinstitutewill notify selected candidates for interviews and subsequent steps accordingly. All received application materials will be treated confidentially and will not be returned.