Faculty positions in School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University

Recruitment Opportunities

Faculty Positions and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Research Areas

Key research disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Cancer, Tropical Pathogens and Immunobiology, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, Neuroscience, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Basic Medicine and related biomedical fields.

(I) Faculty Positions

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have completed several years of postdoctoral training or possess relevant industrial research experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong independent research capabilities, with a proven ability to address major original scientific questions at the frontiers of biomedical research and/or in key core technologies. Applicants are expected to have established a clearly defined and distinctive research direction and to have achieved notable academic accomplishments.

Available Ranks

1. Senior Principal Investigator (Senior PI)

Candidates should focus on cutting-edge scientific questions and/or core enabling technologies, have established an internationally competitive and distinctive research program, and demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.

Upon appointment, Senior PIs will be provided with: Independent laboratory space; Quotas for master’s and doctoral student supervision; Dedicated funding for research assistants and technical staff.

2. Junior Principal Investigator (Junior PI)

Candidates should focus on original scientific questions and/or key technologies, with academic achievements comparable to outstanding postdoctoral fellows at world-class universities or leading research institutions.

Compensation

An internationally competitive compensation package is offered:

Senior PI: RMB 1.0–1.5 million per annum (pre-tax; individual income tax capped at 15%)

Junior PI: RMB 0.5–0.8 million per annum (pre-tax; individual income tax capped at 15%)

Research Start-up Funding

Senior PI: RMB 6–8 million

Junior PI: RMB 1 million

Institutional Support

All faculty members will have full access to the advanced research infrastructure of the MOE Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine, including but not limited to high-throughput sequencing platforms, confocal microscopy systems, flow cytometry facilities, and other state-of-the-art shared core platforms.

Customized and dedicated laboratory space will be provided based on research needs.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials via email to [rcyjjc@muhn.edu.cn]:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A 3–5 page Research Plan

• Two letters of recommendation

(II) Postdoctoral Fellow Positions

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates should possess a solid foundation in their specialized research area, strong scientific aptitude, excellent communication skills, demonstrated innovation potential, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset. Applicants are expected to exhibit robust experimental skills, strong research dedication, and proficiency in core laboratory techniques relevant to their field.

Postdoctoral fellows must commit full-time to the position; part-time employment during the appointment period is not permitted.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Have published in peer-reviewed international journals

Possess interdisciplinary research experience

Have a background in tropical medicine or related fields

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Salary: The annual base salary is 0.3 million RMB (pre-tax), and additional research incentives may be granted according to the university’s relevant policies on scientific research achievements.

Housing/Rental Subsidy: Eligible full-time postdoctoral fellows may apply for a monthly housing subsidy (current standard: RMB 3,000/month, up to 36 months), subject to policies of Hainan Province and the host institution

Research Support: Full access to all advanced instruments and shared research platforms within the MOE Key Laboratory

Career Development

Outstanding full-time postdoctoral fellows will be given priority consideration for transition to Junior PI or other faculty positions through an expedited evaluation process upon successful completion of their postdoctoral appointment.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials to [rcyjjc@muhn.edu.cn]:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Two recommendation letters

• Copy of doctoral degree certificate (or official proof of upcoming graduation)

• Representative publications