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China, Suzhou

School: School of Internet of Things, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Position: Professor
Admin Role: Dean, School of Internet of Things
Report to: Team Leader, Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
Academic Disciplines: IoT, Computer Science, Networking and Communications, System Engineering, Electronics, Data Science
Location: Taicang, Greater Suzhou, China

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has around 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,200 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR COLLEGE (TAICANG)

In 2019, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) was launched, as a pioneers of, and an educational model for, the future university and campus in developing talents and leaders to meet local, national, and global challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Developed in collaboration with the Taicang Municipal Government and industry partners, the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) moved to the university’s newly opened award winning Taicang campus, within Greater Suzhou, in September 2022. As a result, there are opportunities at all levels for innovative academics in the fields represented by the following schools and education platforms.

For detailed information about the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), please visit:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-college-taicang/

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF INTERNET OF THINGS

The School of Internet of Things is one of the 7 industry-themed Schools in the XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Each School consists of an Education, Research and Development Institute (“ERDI”) for teaching and university-business research collaboration, a professional services centre supporting daily activities of students, staff, and business partners, and a School Affiliated Company jointly established by XJTLU and the School’s industry partner for practical on-the-job learning and teaching. 

Industry Partner Overview

The School of Internet of Things has been jointly developed by the University and one of its industry partner – Eolane China, to deliver industry-themed programme(s).

Eolane Group is a leading French professional in electronic manufacturing services and original design manufacturing services, focusing on industrial control, medical, automotive, new energy, railway, defence, aerospace, IoT and other industrial fields. For more information please see http://www.eolane.cn/

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An XJTLU Dean is the head of a school on the Taicang Campus at XJTLU and is crucial to its effective operation. The Dean provides leadership and support to the strategic development of the School. The Dean is the key representative role for the School within the university and externally. The Dean is a member of the extended XJTLU Senior Management Team. The Dean reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the operation of the School. The initial term of appointment is three years. We are looking for an academic leader from candidates in the fields of IoT, computer science, networking and communications, systems engineering, electronics, data science. The Dean will be responsible for: 

Leadership


	Provide leadership and oversight to the School and leads the School’s Management Team.
	Act as a full member of the XEC Collective Leadership Team, Deans’ Advisory Group and Academic Board.
	Lead the School strategic planning process, with the support of the School Management Team. 
	Ensure teaching, research, and industry engagement activities within the School are adequate to fulfil its mission and vision, and maintain the international accreditation currently held.
	Develop the School’s external engagement, grow collaborations with companies and other non-academic organisations, representing the School both domestically and internationally. This ambassadorial function contributes to the increased reputation and standing of the School.
	Provide executive-level strategic advice, briefings, and support to the leadership team, industry partners for innovation, knowledge exploitation, incubation and acceleration, and serve on a range of institutional committees and groups. 
	Provide leadership, guidance and input into business engagement by driving business growth by identifying opportunities, tracking new markets, and building sustainable client relationships.
	Keep under regular review the key strategic risks and opportunities, internal and external stakeholders relating to the campus strategic plan and the University’s priorities. 
	Provides support for the University leadership agenda, and acts to ensure a synergistic collaboration between the School and the rests of the University.


Administration


	Oversee all management and functional activities within the School. 
	Take action on specific administrative tasks assigned by the university. These include service on committees and working parties; as chair of review panels and etc.
	Specific responsible within the School for: Strategic and annual planning; Work allocation of the senior management staff; Budget development; School-level staff appointments; Staff Professional Development Reviews and processes.


Management


	The Dean line manages all academic staff.
	Ensure staff carry out their duties professionally, effectively, and at the highest standard possible. Management entails talking and communicating with people, providing support to them in their work, ensuring direction and providing useful and meaningful feedback to enable School work to be successfully completed. 
	Effectively manage the progress of the Annual Performance Review and Academic Promotion at School-level.


Key relationships


	The Dean is responsible for the School and reports to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). 
	The Dean works closely with the Associate Vice-Presidents for Learning and Teaching and Research and Impact to ensure the ongoing development of the portfolio of degree programmes, research outputs, and international activities.
	The Dean works closely with COO for XEC, other Deans in XEC, and the Director of the Centre for Academic Affairs who acts to support the academic work of each department.
	The Dean works closely with the Director of ERDI (Education, Research and Development Institute) in the School and the School Manager to ensure the development of research synergies, provision of administrative services and economies of scale, and activities to raise the profile of the School.
	The Dean works closely with other Deans in the University, especially through the Deans’ Advisory Group which focuses on the strategic development of academic units and of academic staff.
	The Dean works closely with Heads of Department in the University, especially through issues raised through the Deans’ Advisory Group, which is the key forum in the university for the discussion of operational academic affairs.
	The Dean works closely with the XEC’s Chair of the Syntegrative Education Committee.
	The Dean is leader and mentor to all staff in the School, especially for managers at the School level.


Responsibilities


	The Dean is responsible to the Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) for the academic development of the School. This includes lead on the development and implementation of appropriate academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research levels.
	The Dean is responsible for the regular assessment of teaching and research outcomes, and works with relevant administrative departments for the improvement of teaching and research outcomes.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring the application of all university policies and regulations by members of staff in the School.
	The Dean is responsible for ensuring adherence to the laws and directives of the People’s Republic of China by staff in the School.


Personal Attributes

The School of Internet of Things is adopting a new higher education model based upon the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE). SE is a new model developed by the University to address an increasingly networked and complex future of work in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The model is core to the University’s strategy for its next ten-year development focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. SE aims to train syntegrative leaders with Management skills, International perspective, Discipline-specific knowledge, and adaptability in Industry (MIDI). 

The position will attract academic leaders embodying these SE values and are passionate in engaging in a future-focused co-learning ecosystem comprising students, academics, practitioners, university, industry, and community. The School seeks a visionary leader who thrive by creating impact through authentic engagement, cross-boundary collaboration, collective learning and discovery, and action-oriented inquiries. The Dean is also a creative educator who adopts a systems mindset and use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to co-design and deliver an enriching educational experience for students. They view education as an integrative and life-long transformative process.

The candidate should have the:


	Ability to proactively seek and respond to issues with flexible, effective and, where appropriate, innovative solutions. 
	Ability to prioritise, take and implement decisions to achieve agreed objectives.
	Ability to contribute to the strategic development of the University.
	Ability to lead and develop academic staff and mentorship skills with the ability to coach colleagues. 
	The ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff at all levels, students, and external organisations by possessing highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	Candidates must be a PhD holder in Internet of Things or other related subjects from a world-renowned university or be able to demonstrate an equivalent professional practice and engagement.
	Candidates must be willing/able to actively engage with new educational models such as Syntegrative Education (SE).
	Candidates shall become familiar with and observe Chinese and UK rules and regulations of higher education. 
	Candidates shall have management experience with good people skills and have the ability or experience to form or develop a new academic unit.
	Candidates must have an international reputation and demonstrate impacts in relevant research fields and are expected to have a good sense of the technology trends and relevant research experience on industrial projects. Candidates should have experience to cooperate with industrial partners to develop R&D projects.
	Candidates must have rich experience in research, academic leadership, financial management, strategic planning, people management, as well as senior academic management experience in a university, research institution or similar functions/areas.
	Candidates must demonstrate a good track record of engagement with students and industry. 
	Candidates must have a high level of communicative competence in English; an equivalent knowledge of Chinese would be an advantage.
	Candidates with administration and management experience in international universities or Sino-foreign joint universities are preferred. 
	Some experience of working in a relevant industry would be an advantage.
	Outstanding organisational skills, and ability to prioritise at individual and team levels, to be sensitive to the pressures facing other groups and individuals and to work to deadlines and under pressure.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

Career Development


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development training are provided.


Compensation & Benefits

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.  


HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application online:

https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3786&company=xjtlu

Applications must be submitted in PDF that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	An extended cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, current location, and highest degree level
	Contact details for three references  Applications should be received by the closing date stated above.  


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please Dr Xiaojun Zhang, Team Leader, XEC Collective Leadership Team, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) by email on Xiaojun.Zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ms Mingyu Yuan, HRBP at Mingyu.Yuan@xjtlu.edu.cn. 


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

United Kingdom, London

About Us

 

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: 


	Educating the next generation of change-makers
	Challenging ideas and driving change through research
	Giving back to society through meaningful service
	Working with our local communities in London
	Fostering global citizens with an international perspective 


The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease.

The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (MHaPS) is one of three schools under the IoPPN, comprised of the four departments of Psychology; Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP); Health Service & Population Research; and Biostatistics & Health Informatics. With over 100 Principal Investigators, our research spans development from childhood to old age, encompassing basic research through to the development and implementation of treatments, services and policy.

The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre is an interdisciplinary research centre investigating the interplay between genetics ('nature') and the environment ('nurture') in psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions and individual differences across the lifespan. SGDP scientists lead some of the UK’s foremost longitudinal cohort and twin studies, including TEDS, eRISK, Dunedin and GLAD. Our collaborative research and training spans behavioural, molecular and statistical genetics, experimental psychology and psychiatry, and neuroimaging, marking us as a leader in the field. 

About The Role 

The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (MHAPS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Technician to join our dynamic team to support the Senior Technical Manager, researchers and students within it’s lab environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and experienced individual with a sound understanding of the higher education research laboratory landscape.

The successful candidate will be capable of working autonomously and liaising directly with various stakeholders from Principal Investigators (PI), researchers, students and department/school leadership.

The primary purpose of this role is to support research activities for all research staff and for students within the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) department.

The post holder will also act as a deputy for the Senior Technical Manager, to whom they will report, and assist them with departmental audits. 

The post holder must be highly organised with a demonstrable ability to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail skillset, and should be flexible, proactive and strive for continuous improvement.

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract

This is a fully on-campus role, the successful candidate is expected to be on campus 5 days per week.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria


	Previous experience of working in a research laboratory and/or HEI environment
	Knowledge of working with Risk Assessment and safe systems of work
	Experience in the writing, assessment and development of health and safety documentation.
	Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
	Excellent time management skills with ability to work to deadlines.
	Experience in stock control and management
	Experience in health and safety inspections and auditing
	Good oral and written communication skills and experience in using relevant IT systems


Desirable criteria


	Trained to IOSH/NEBOSH level.
	Knowledge of molecular biology and molecular genetics
	Previous line management experience
	A relevant degree or equivalent qualification (eg biology)


Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.


King's College London

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University aspires to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
(Post Ref.: 24/410)

Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) offers multi-disciplinary BA and MA programmes, broadly covering the history, theory and expression of visual art, moving images, material culture and the development of creative industries in Hong Kong, China and beyond.

BA in Animation and Digital Arts Programme under Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries is looking for a specialist in Arts and Technology with solid art background to teach the animation and digital arts courses.

For more information about the Department, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/home.

Responsibility and Requirements

The appointee is expected to generate research or creative outputs with high impact and teach a board range of subjects, covering 2D and 3D animation, VR, animation history, interactive media and computer arts. Applicants should have a PhD Degree in relevant fields and demonstrate expertise in Arts and Technology plus at least one of the following areas:

  1. Interactive Arts
  2. Expanded Reality

Candidates are required to provide information about their research records and evidence of high-quality teaching in relevant subjects. The applicant should also have experience in curriculum design and teaching, as well as good track record of publications or creative outputs. Proficiency in Chinese and English is essential.

Appointment

The conditions of appointment will be competitive. The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, research leave, conference leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity, and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. The appointee is entitled to apply for both internal and external grants in support of his/her teaching, research and conference activities.

Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation.

Application Procedure (online application only)

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Lingnan University

School: School of Advanced Technology
Department: Department of Computing
Position: Faculty [Open Rank]
Location: Suzhou, China
Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and an educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and the exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for the UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practices, and culture from the west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The School of Advanced Technology has five departments (Intelligent Science, Computing, Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Communications and networking). As a research and practice-led school, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and project management. 

Areas of expertise in the Department of Computing: Metaverse, Human-Computing Interaction, Computer Games, Information Visualization, Computer-supported Cooperative Work, Internet of Things, and Software Engineering. 

Informal enquiries about the positions and the Department may be addressed to the Head of the Department, Dr. Jieming Ma at Jieming.Ma@xjtlu.edu.cn

RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants will have an adequate level of teaching experience, have published high-quality papers in their area of expertise, and have experience obtaining research grants and in the supervision of research students, commensurate to the position they are applying for. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e., one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhance our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


	Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
	Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
	Strong team player;
	Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines;
	Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated. 


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES


	A PhD in computer science or a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent;
	Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree;
	PhD supervision capacity;
	Strong publications record in an area of expertise;
	Evidence of success in obtaining research grants;
	Fluency in English.


Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show:


	A significant record of high-quality academic publications,
	A number of external research grants awards,
	Experience in PhD supervision.


Desirable Qualifications/Experience


	Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEEE, and HEA;
	Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

The university provides every new faculty members with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects, and Research Engagement Fund provided to support their continuous research activities. 

The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. 

Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. 

Talent/Research Program  -   Fund


	Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas)
	
		RMB 1-3 Million
	
	
	Innovation Leading Talent
	
		up to RMB 2 Million
	
	
	Outstanding  Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	
	Young Leading Talent of International Discipline
	
		50% of Annual Package
	
	


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as 

	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays: 
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China:
	
		XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.
	
	


HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.


Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology and the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki are announcing several open positions in three different research groups at the University of Helsinki Viikki campus. 

Project Description

Three research groups jointly announce open positions in the following project areas 1) structural virology, 2) structural parasitology in the area of mitochondrial supercomplexes and protein translation 3) antiviral inhibitors of protein secretion and 4) novel molecular glue activators of cell-protective stress pathways. The projects will be housed at the University of Helsinki Viikki campus in the groups of Prof. Sarah Butcher (project #1), Group Leader Dr. Alexander Mühleip (project #2) and Research Director Dr. Ville Paavilainen (projects #3-4). All of the positions will be affiliated with a single research group with more detailed project descriptions below. All of the participating groups are located in the same building with shared group meetings and high synergy, including many ongoing collaborative projects. As a result, the selected people will benefit from a highly synergistic and collaborative environment.

Project #1: Sarah Butcher

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology and the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce openings for both a postdoctoral researcher and a PhD researcher to join the group of Prof. Sarah Butcher. 

Our research focusses on pathogen-host interactions. The successful postdoctoral researcher will join the new Horizon Europe consortium, REFINE to work on West Nile virus entry, inhibition, and prevention, using molecular biology, and structural virology with an emphasis on reconstitution of membrane proteins, virus-antibody interactions, single-particle cryo-EM and image reconstruction. The successful PhD researcher will join the new COMBAT VIRUS project funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation, to work on vaccine development for picornaviruses and characterisation of antiviral molecules. The work will involve primarily single particle cryoEM and image reconstruction. We lead the University of Helsinki cryoEM facility and will give training on all of the relevant techniques, using the in-house 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope fitted with a Falcon 4i camera. Computational resources are provided by the national supercomputer center. 

About you


	you are an ambitious, goal-oriented, team player, motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	you are trained in structural biology and virology
	a background in protein or virus purification is desirable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English to fit into our international group
	strong communication, social, and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 4-year position with a 6-month trial period (PhD position open immediately until filled, postdoctoral position open from March 2025)
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	performance-related salary (job demands level 2-4 for PhD researcher, level 5 for postdoctoral researcher), 5-7 weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care, access to high-quality sports facilities and language classes


Project #2: Postdoctoral Researcher in structural mitochondrial biology

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or PhD graduate student to join the group of Dr. Alexander Mühleip. 

Project Description

The research of the group is focused on understanding how protein complexes organise mitochondrial membranes in protozoan parasites and when disrupted by human mitochondrial disorders. The successful applicant will work on the structural and functional characterisation of protein complexes involved in mitochondrial energy conversion and translation in protozoan parasites using protein biochemistry, single-particle cryo-EM and in-situ cryo-electron tomography with subtomogram averaging. Specifically, the project is aimed at visualisation of inner-membrane architecture and characterising parasite-specific modulation of membrane biogenesis. The candidate will also have the opportunity to study the structural basis for inhibition of mitochondrial translation in Toxoplasma gondii in collaboration with leading expert Prof. Lilach Sheiner (University of Glasgow). The project offers the unique opportunity to combine parasitology and mitochondrial biology with state-of-the-art structural biology techniques. The group benefits from in-house availability of a 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope, complemented by access to 300-kV cryo-electron microscopes for data collection at international facilities.

About you


	you are ambitious, goal-oriented, collegial and motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	prospective PhD and postdoctoral researchers should be in the final stages of their thesis submission) in an area of structural biology
	prior experience structural biology is critical, a background in electron cryo-tomography and subtomogram averaging is a strong asset
	skills in computational protein structure and cryo-EM data processing are desirable
	a background in protein purification is desirable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English (working language at the institute)
	strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 3-year position with possible extension, expected opening for all positions either late Autumn 2024 or beginning of 2025.
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	support and mentoring for postdoctoral fellowship applications (EMBO, Marie-Curie etc.)
	a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and personal performance, 5-7 weeks of annual holiday leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care and access to high-quality sports facilities


Project #3: Postdoctoral Researcher in structural biology

The HiLIFE - Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or PhD graduate student to join the group of Dr. Ville Paavilainen. 

Project Description

The current research in the group has two directions with recent funding from the European Union and US National Institutes of Health. The overall goal of the group is to understand basic mechanisms of protein biogenesis, particularly within the early secretory pathway and in the membrane of the mammalian endoplasmic reticulum. Ongoing drug discovery efforts to target ER protein biogenesis in a client-selective manner are aimed for diseases such as cancer and inflammatory conditions. Here, one project is to study how client-selective inhibition of secretory protein biogenesis could be pursued as a new antiviral strategy against viruses such as Ebola. In the second project, we aim to develop new small molecule tools to activate specific ER stress responses as a cell-protective strategy with relevance to neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s and Altzheimer’s diseases. This work involves structural biology and biophysical experiments to characterize molecular glue mechanisms with their target proteins in collaboration with synthetic chemistry partners. Both projects take advantage of state-of-the-art structural biology methods, including cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography, chemical biology approaches as well as biophysical studies. The group benefits from in-house availability of a 200-kV Talos Arctica microscope, complemented by abundant access to 300-kV cryo-electron microscopes for data collection at international facilities as well as modern X-ray sources in-house as well as frequent access to European synchrotron sources as part of a Finnish block allocation group.

About you


	you are ambitious, goal-oriented, collegial and motivated to tackle challenging new projects
	PhD degree (or be in the final stages of PhD submission) in an area of structural biology, for example using X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM approaches, including atomistic modelling of macromolecules.
	Prior experience in computational protein structure analysis
	high interest in learning structural biology methods (comprehensive cryo-EM training will be provided)
	Experience in protein purification is preferable
	commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a strong publication record
	excellent command of English (working language at the institute
	strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills


What we offer


	a fixed-term 3-year position with possible extension 
	a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
	support and mentoring for postdoctoral fellowship applications (EMBO, Marie-Curie etc.)
	a competitive salary depending on your qualifications and personal performance, 5-7 weeks of annual holiday leave, flexible working hours
	financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
	occupational health care and access to high-quality sports facilities


General info 

How to apply?

Welcome with your application in English (click the ‘apply’ link), as soon as possible or no later than November 7th, 2024. Please note that applications will be continually reviewed. The position is available immediately or according to mutual agreement. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and contact details of three references. For further information on the position, please contact the group leaders Prof. Sarah Butcher (sarah.butcher@helsinki.fi), Dr. Alexander Mühleip (alexander.muhleip@helsinki.fi) or Dr. Ville Paavilainen (ville.paavilainen@helsinki.fi).

Further degree requirements

Further degree requirement for doctoral researcher position: The appointee must apply, and obtain, the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki within the probationary period of 6 months: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/how-apply-doctoral-education 

Further degree requirement for postdoctoral position: The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.

About the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki

The Institute of Biotechnology is an independent research institute within the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and at the global forefront of life science research with state-of-the-art research core facilities in genomics, biological imaging and structural biology.  According to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University survey, the University of Helsinki is ranked among the top 80 universities world-wide in life science research. The University of Helsinki is committed to providing a welcoming environment for international researchers, offering comprehensive services and support for relocating to Finland—a country known for its high quality of life, excellent education system, and robust support for research and innovation. 

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