About Us
Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL), with its prime focus on global science and new technology frontiers, is committed to solving major scientific problems collaboratively. Focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, neurological and psychiatric disorders, chronic diseases, and other major diseases, SZBL features BT+IT integration and multidisciplinary collaborations to develop programs in bioinformatics, chemical biology, innovative drug development, biomedical engineering, and other biomedical fields. SZBL is dedicated to innovations in both research and scientific administration. SZBL offers world-class technical support platforms, fosters innovation in internal and external collaborations, and flexibility in hiring and promotion to attract and retain high-level talents and promote creativity. By building a collaborative science and innovation community in the Greater Bay Area, SZBL strives to become the new global hub for life science.
Position：Post-Doctoral Fellows
Job Description
1.Conduct scientific research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) of the research group, complete project-related tasks, and publish high-quality academic papers. Postdoctoral fellows are welcome to join the group with their own research projects for collaboration.
2.Assist in applying for national-level grants and provincial/municipal-level projects, or serve as the group leader in applying for postdoctoral science funds.
3.Support and guide graduate students and research assistants in the group or laboratory.
4.Fulfill other tasks assigned by the PI as required.
The specific postdoctoral fellows are determined by the research groups in the laboratory—scan the QR code above for details.
Qualifications
1.Applicants must demonstrate academic integrity and moral principles with no adverse records.
2.Hold a PhD degree (or soon-to-graduate PhD candidate) from a renowned domestic university or international university, with expertise in one of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science & Electronics, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Other STEM/medical/engineering disciplines.
3.Be under 35 years of age, in excellent physical and mental health, with outstanding academic performance.
4.Possess strong research capabilities, including documented achievements in relevant fields. Priority will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds or significant research accomplishments.
5.The laboratory does not recruit postdoctoral fellows who hold employment relationships with other institutions.
Benefits
1. Compensation & Benefits:
We offer competitive, sustainable remuneration commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications (specific salary negotiable based on background). Benefits include statutory welfare packages, mandatory social insurance and housing fund, meal allowances, and other standard entitlements. Implementation of social insurance, housing fund, residency registration, and children’s kindergarten/school enrollment follows Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (SZBL) regulations.
2. Talent Subsidies:
Postdoctoral Associate may apply for Shenzhen Municipal Postdoctoral Living Subsidy (RMB 360,000 over two years).
Eligible candidates may apply for the Guangdong Overseas Postdoctoral Talent Program:
In-station subsidy: RMB 600,000/2 years
Post-station housing subsidy (for remaining in Guangdong): RMB 400,000/3 years
*(Total: RMB 1,000,000; note: in-station subsidy is non-stackable with Shenzhen Municipal subsidy)*
Outstanding postdocs may apply for SZBL’s Fenji Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Years 1–2: RMB 100,000/year
Years 3–4: RMB 360,000/year
3. Funding Support:
SZBL provides comprehensive assistance in applying for competitive grants, including:
National "Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program" (RMB 560,000/2 years + RMB 80,000 research funding).
4. Career Development:
Customized career planning support during postdoctoral tenure.
Exceptional candidates may be offered positions as Associate Investigator or Assistant Investigator within the group upon completion of their postdoc, subject to performance and mutual interest.
5. Post-Completion Benefits:
In accordance with Shenzhen policies, postdocs who commence full-time employment in Shenzhen within six months of completing their term and sign a 3+ year labor contract will receive a RMB 360,000 post-station living subsidy.
6. Research Environment:
World-class research infrastructure including: State-of-the-art facilities, Ample research funding,
Cutting-edge instrumentation,Dynamic and collaborative working culture.
Application
Qualified candidates interested in the position are invited to submit their application materials in PDF format to hr_recruit@szbl.ac.cn. Applicants who have a specific research group in mind may also directly contact the respective group for submission. Please visit the official website of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory: https://szbl.zhiye.com/ to get more recruitment information.
Required materials include but are not limited to:
1.Curriculum vitae, Including personal details, self-evaluation, key research skills, and a summary of past research experiences.
2. Degree certificates: Relevant of PhD materials.
3. Representative publications: Full texts of significant research papers.
4. Three reference letters, including Names, affiliations, and email addresses.
5. Supporting documents: Additional materials demonstrating research capabilities (optional).
Scan the QR code above and submit online
Contact
Please contact hr_recruit@szbl.ac.cn for inquiry. For more information, please visit the official website of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory: https://www.szbl.ac.cn/.
