Laboratory Introduction
The Zhu laboratory at CIMR is dedicated to exploring the frontiers of biocompatible chemistry, genetic code expansion, and directed evolution, with the aim of enhancing drug discovery capacity and developing more effective therapies for human diseases by leveraging the insights and tools derived from our research.
Lab Website:https://yuchao-zhu.github.io/
C. Representative Publications
Open position
Postdoctoral Researcher
Main Responsibilities:
a. Conduct research projects independently.
b. Assist PI to mentor graduate students, write grant proposals and manuscripts.
Qualifications:
a. Backgrounds in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry. Either about to obtain a Ph.D. or recently obtained a Ph.D. degree (ideally within the last 2 years).
b. Candidates with experience in Organic synthesis, Peptide or Protein Engineering, Drug Screening, Plasmid Construction, Molecular biology or Cell biology are preferred.
c. Proven ability to conduct independent research, demonstrated by a first-author publication in a reputable journal in the field (or a paper accepted for publication).
d. Proficient in English reading, writing, and daily communication. Capable of writing papers in English.
Welfare Treatment
a. Provide competitive salary based on the applicant’s work experience and ability (salary negotiable).
b. Provide social insurance and housing fund, supplementary medical insurance, physical examination and paid annual leave.
c. Support career development and provide relevant professional guidance.
d. Postdoctoral researchers with backgrounds inorganic chemistry and drug synthesis will receive training in Biocompatible Chemistry involving biomacromolecules and live cells, including innovative methods for biocompatible chemistry, living cell chemistry, non-natural amino acid insertion techniques, and cutting-edge areas such as protein evolution and expression.
f. Postdoctoral researchers will receive training to leverage the aforementioned technical platforms for developing chemical biology tools, revealing biological mechanisms, and developing drugs.
How to apply
Please send a resume, research interest, the names and contacts of 2-3 referees and other materials demonstrating research capabilities to yuchaozhu@cimrbj.ac.cn, and indicate the applicant's name and specific job position in the email subject.
Contact person: Dr. Zhu
Contact address: No.10 Xitoutiao, Youanmenwai, Fengtai District, Beijing
This job posting remains open until suitable candidates are found.