Seeking Global Talents, the International School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University (ZJU), recognized both domestically and internationally, stands out as a comprehensive and research-oriented institution, celebrated for its innovative approach and unique characteristics. The university boasts a diverse array of disciplines, including but not limited to philosophy, economics, and medicine. ZJU has earned high esteem in the academic community, reflected by its notable positions in various global university rankings. Specifically, in the QS World University Rankings 2024, ZJU is ranked 44th, while in the QS Asian University Rankings 2024, it achieves the 6th position. Moreover, the university holds a prestigious 3rd place in China according to the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), and ranks 33rd globally in the ARWU World Rankings.

ABOUT US

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, together with the International School of Medicine and the International Institutes of Medicine at Zhejiang University, form a strategic alliance. This collaboration is a result of a joint initiative between Zhejiang University and the Yiwu Municipal People’s Government. The partnership is dedicated to maintaining the high standards and quality of Zhejiang University. It is focused on addressing national strategic priorities and implementing the “double first-class” initiatives. This tripartite model is designed to establish an internationally recognized, innovative, and research-driven institute for advanced medical education. The primary goal of this alliance is to explore how local internationalization can spur innovation in medical science. It also seeks to embark on a novel educational journey that prioritizes global engagement and collaboration.

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZJU4H) is a provincial, comprehensive, tertiary class-A hospital that seamlessly integrates medical services, education, and research. Directly affiliated with Zhejiang University, ZJU4H boasts a planned capacity of 4,300 beds. It ranks in the top 5% of tertiary public hospitals in China and has the distinction of being the youngest hospital in the country to receive this recognition.

The International School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (ISM), built on Zhejiang University’s hundred-year history, the ZJU-ISM has aimed high since its inception. With its Medicine listed as national First-class discipline, the University is confident and able to extend medical education into the central region of the Province. Huang Hefeng, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and well-known reproductive medicine scientist, is the inaugural dean of the ZJU-ISM. With the combined support of the University and Yiwu government, ZJU-ISM will better serve the national “Double First-class” Initiative and deliver the top-quality care the region needs, and transform health professional education in an interconnected world. The brand-new campus has opened in October 2023.

The International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University (IIM) serves as a hub for scientific research support and translational medicine research. Spanning an area of 40,000 square meters, it functions as the “Belt and Road” international cooperation base for the National Center of Technology Innovation in Biopharmaceuticals. Recognized as one of the first batch of new provincial-level R&D institutions in Zhejiang Province, IIM includes the Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Future Pathology and Postdoctoral Workstations. It has established an international and cutting-edge research team, focusing on “5+X” disciplines: Reproductive Medicine, Oncology, Regeneration and Aging Medicine, Global Health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The institute has developed several specialized centers, including those for Reproductive Medicine, RNA Medicine, Oncology Medicine, Regeneration and Aging Medicine, Metabolic Medicine, and Genomics Medicine. Committed to high-level clinical translation and groundbreaking multidisciplinary collaboration, IIM is at the forefront of advancing medical research and practice.

 

POSITIONS

Qiushi Chair Professor

Qiushi Distinguished Scholar

Tenured Professor/Tenured Associate Professor

ZJU 100 Young Professor

Distinguished Research Fellow/Distinguished Associate Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

 

1.Qiushi Chair Professor

 

【Position Description】

The Qiushi Chair Professorship at Zhejiang University represents a prestigious academic honor, named in alignment with the university’s guiding philosophy “Qiushi,” which signifies the pursuit of truth and innovation. This esteemed position is conferred upon professors who have demonstrated remarkable achievements in their respective academic fields and are acknowledged as eminent experts in their areas of specialization. Recipients of this professorship not only contribute significantly to their disciplines but also play a pivotal role in influencing and shaping the academic direction and culture of Zhejiang University. In essence, the Qiushi Chair Professorship is reserved for outstanding academic leaders, symbolizing both exceptional scholarly accomplishment and a commitment to the university’s ethos of seeking knowledge and fostering innovation.

【Requirements】

We are looking for outstanding scholars who are well-known internationally. This includes winners of big awards like the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, and Fields Medal, or similar honors. We’re also interested in people who are part of the Science or Engineering Academies in developed countries, as well as other world-famous scholars.

【Additional Information】

This is a full-time, on-site position located at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. We offer an excellent and competitive benefits package, which includes:

1. Competitive Salary: Attractive and negotiable salary packages based on individual qualifications and requirements.
2. Housing Assistance: Assistance with housing, including access to temporary apartments and the opportunity to apply for welfare apartments, based on eligibility under ZJU’s criteria.
3. Research Funding: Negotiable start-up funds to support your research needs.
4. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to modern office spaces and well-equipped laboratory facilities.
5. Team Building Support: We provide support for team building, including a guaranteed number of doctoral student admissions each year and assistance in recruiting postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
6. Comprehensive Services: Assistance with children’s education and spouse employment opportunities, as well as support for household registration, permanent residence permits for foreign nationals, and other administrative procedures.

 

2.Qiushi Distinguished Scholar

 

【Position Description】

The positions available include Qiushi Distinguished Professor, Qiushi Distinguished Professor for Teaching, and Qiushi Distinguished Clinician. The role of Zhejiang University Qiushi Distinguished Scholar is a prestigious academic title awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. As a Qiushi Distinguished Scholar, an individual occupies a respected position within the academic community, recognized for their exceptional expertise and notable achievements in research and scholarship.

 

【Requirements】

Ideal candidates for these positions should currently hold a full professorship (or equivalent) at a well-regarded university. For the Qiushi Distinguished Clinician role, candidates are typically expected to have experience as both a professor and a chief physician. We are seeking individuals who have demonstrated significant academic achievements in their fields, possess the capability to advance their disciplines to the leading edge of international research, and exhibit exceptional organizational leadership skills.

For general applicants, the age limit is under 55 years as of January 1st in the year of application. Specifically, for those applying for the Qiushi Distinguished Professor for Teaching, the age limit is under 59 years.

【Additional Information】

This position is full-time and requires in-person work at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes:

1. Remuneration: Attractive salary and a complete benefits package for successful candidates.
2. Housing Support: Assistance is provided for housing, including access to temporary apartments. Additionally, eligible candidates may have opportunities to purchase welfare apartments.
3. Research Support: A discipline-specific scientific research start-up fund will be made available.
4. Modern Facilities: We ensure access to competitive office environments and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
5. Team Building: Strong support for team development, including guaranteed doctoral student admissions annually and assistance in recruiting postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
6. Comprehensive Services: Assistance is offered for children’s schooling, spouse employment, household registration, and obtaining permanent residence permits for foreign nationals.

 

3.Tenured Professor/Tenured Associate Professor

 

【Position Description】

Tenured Professors or Tenured Associate Professors hold a permanent position within the university’s faculty, demonstrating a high level of expertise, scholarly accomplishments, and teaching proficiency in their respective field. This position typically represents the culmination of an extensive academic career, characterized by years of experience, advanced research contributions, and a strong reputation within the academic community.

 

【Requirements】

Applicants should be permanent faculty members at prestigious universities, with recognition both nationally and internationally. We are looking for tenured professors who have achieved significant academic accomplishments in their respective fields. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and student development, comparable to their counterparts at top universities. Additionally, we welcome applications from tenured associate professors who have made notable contributions and hold a significant academic influence. Ideal candidates for this role are expected to show outstanding performance in teaching, research, and talent development, on par with tenured associate professors at renowned universities.

 

【Additional Information】

This position is full-time and requires on-site presence at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. Our competitive benefits package includes:

1. Competitive Salary and Benefits: Attractive remuneration with a comprehensive welfare package for successful candidates.
2. Housing Assistance: Housing support is provided, including access to temporary apartments. Eligible candidates may also have the opportunity to purchase welfare apartments, subject to ZJU’s eligibility criteria.
3. Research Support: Discipline-specific start-up funds for scientific research are available.
4. Modern Facilities: Guaranteed access to competitive office spaces and cutting-edge laboratory facilities.
5. Team Building Support: Support for the enrollment of doctoral students and assistance in recruiting postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
6. Comprehensive Services: We offer assistance with school enrollment for children, employment opportunities for spouses, household registration, and obtaining permanent residence permits for foreign nationals.

 

4.ZJU 100 Young Professor

 

【Position Description】

Zhejiang University’s “100 Young Professors” program is a strategic talent recruitment initiative designed to attract and cultivate exceptional young scholars globally. Launched in 2015, the program’s goal is to recruit a total of 100 young scholars to join the faculty at Zhejiang University. Candidates for this initiative are expected to demonstrate or have the potential to develop into outstanding and visionary leaders in their respective fields.

 

【Requirements】

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree from a globally recognized university. Professionally, the ideal candidates should currently occupy a role as an assistant or associate professor (or an equivalent position) at an internationally reputable university, known for its academic rigor. We are seeking extraordinary individuals who distinguish themselves from their peers, showing the ability to independently establish and develop a unique research direction. These candidates should also demonstrate the potential to emerge as academic leaders in their respective fields.

 

【Additional Information】

This is a full-time, on-site position located at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. Our competitive benefits package includes:

1. Competitive Remuneration: Successful applicants will receive an attractive salary, with remuneration packages reaching up to 1 million RMB annually.
2. Housing Support: We provide comprehensive housing assistance, including access to temporary apartments. Additionally, successful candidates who secure a tenured position at ZJU will be eligible to purchase welfare apartments.
3. Research Funding: We offer discipline-specific start-up funds to support scientific research initiatives.
4. Modern Facilities: Guaranteed access to a competitive office environment and cutting-edge laboratory spaces.
5. Team Building Support: Assistance with the enrollment of doctoral students and recruitment of postdoctoral fellows and research assistants.
6. Comprehensive Services: We provide support for children’s school enrollment and spousal employment opportunities, as well as assistance with household registration and obtaining permanent residence permits for foreign nationals.

 

5.Distinguished Research Fellow/Distinguished Associate Research Fellow

 

【Position Description】

The positions of Distinguished Research Fellow and Distinguished Associate Research Fellow at the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, are highly prestigious and distinguished within the institution. These roles are offered to exceptional researchers who have not only achieved significant accomplishments in their respective fields but also gained international recognition for their contributions. These positions are earmarked for outstanding researchers who have made notable contributions to their field and demonstrate the potential to significantly influence the future of medical research and healthcare advancements.

 

【Requirements】

Applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree from a reputable university. For the position of Distinguished Research Fellow, candidates should ideally be under 40 years old. For the position of Distinguished Associate Research Fellow, the age limit is set at 37 years old.

For the Distinguished Research Fellow role, candidates should have postdoctoral experience or a substantial research training background, demonstrating a level of academic proficiency comparable to faculty researchers in medical schools. For the Distinguished Associate Research Fellow position, applicants are expected to have a solid research training background, achieving an academic standard equivalent to associate researchers in medical schools.

 

【Additional Information】

This full-time, on-site position is based at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. We offer an excellent and competitive benefits package, which includes:

1. Remuneration: Successful applicants will receive a competitive annual salary of up to 600,000 RMB.
2. Housing Support: We provide assistance with housing, including temporary apartments. Successful applicants are eligible for a government housing subsidy of 800,000 RMB, as per policy, and a resettlement fee of 100,000 RMB.
3. Research Funding: A research start-up fund of up to one million RMB is available depending on the circumstance.
4. Modern Facilities: Access to a competitive office environment and laboratory spaces is provided.
5. Team Building: Successful applicants can apply for the qualification to enroll graduate students and will receive support in recruiting research assistants.
6. Comprehensive Services: In accordance with policy, successful applicants may receive a government living allowance of 2,000 RMB per month. Additionally, assistance is provided for children’s school enrollment and spousal employment opportunities.

 

6.Postdoctoral Research Fellow

 

【Position Description】

The aforementioned organizations are now welcoming applications for the role of Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This presents a prime opportunity for highly driven individuals who have recently completed their doctoral degrees and are seeking to further their research careers in a dynamic and prestigious academic setting. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, successful candidates will have the chance to collaborate with esteemed faculty members, utilize state-of-the-art research facilities, and engage with a vibrant research community. These positions involve joining teams committed to conducting impactful and innovative research across various domains of medicine and healthcare.

 

【Requirements】

We are seeking applicants who are under 35 years old and have recently received or are on the verge of completing their doctoral degrees. The desired fields of specialization include, but are not limited to, reproductive medicine, RNA medicine, oncology medicine, regeneration and aging medicine, metabolic medicine, genomics medicine, and other related disciplines.

 

【Additional Information】

This full-time, on-site position is located at our campus in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

1. Competitive Salary: Successful applicants will be offered an annual salary of 400,000 RMB.
2. Housing Support: We provide assistance with housing, including access to temporary apartments. Additionally, successful applicants are eligible for a government housing subsidy of 800,000 RMB, as per policy.
3. Career Development: Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in professional title assessments, facilitating career advancement.
4. Research Conditions: Collaborating supervisors will support research projects with funding and opportunities for collaboration with other laboratories. They will also assist in applying for national and provincial-level research projects, with the organizations providing matching support as per the project’s funding requirements.
5. Comprehensive Service: In line with policy, successful applicants may receive a government living allowance of 2,000 RMB per month. We also offer assistance with children’s school enrollment and spousal employment opportunities.

 

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CONTACT US

Contact: Ms. Sun

Tel: +86-0579-89925219

Email: ism@zju.edu.cn

Address: No.200, Hushan Road, Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province

 

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