Recruitment | SRILS Seeks Talented Individuals for Multiple Positions
Institute Overview
The Sycamore Research Institute of Life Sciences (SRILS) is a novel R&D institution supported by the Shanghai Municipal Government and led by top-tier scientists. We aim to establish a world-class innovation center for biomacromolecules and functions, driven by a dual-engine strategy of "Basic Research + Translation." Our research focuses on four cutting-edge areas: RNA Modification and Biology, New Mechanisms of Cell Fate Regulation, Immune Engineering, and Targeted Biomacromolecules.
Currently, the institute occupies a 6,000-square-meter modern facility. We have established four core research groups and six visiting investigator groups, building world-class scientific capabilities during this rapid development phase.
Technical Support Ecosystem
We are fully advancing the construction of our technical infrastructure, including the Chemical and Nucleic Acid Synthesis Platform, Bioinformatics Platform, Animal and Plant Transformation Platform, and Omics New Technology Development Platform. Additionally, a Proof of Concept (POC) platform is being developed to anchor scientific innovation and clinical translation.
Key Vacancies
1. Associate Researcher (Molecular Biology/Genomics) - 2-3 Positions
Responsibilities: Proficient in RNA-related experiments and NGS library construction; independent optimization of experimental protocols; background in molecular and cell biology; strong bioinformatics skills for decoding regulatory pathways.
Requirements: Ph.D. in related fields; 3+ years of experience in RNA extraction and library prep. Bioinformatics background preferred.
2. Technical Scientist/Assoc. Researcher (Bioinformatics Platform) - 1-2 Positions
Responsibilities: Design architecture for HPC clusters; lead AI-driven multi-omics data mining; develop and maintain NGS analysis pipelines.
Requirements: Master's or higher in CS; expertise in Linux and supercomputing management; proficient in programming. Experience in epigenetics or genomics preferred.
3. Research Computing Support Engineer - 1 Position
Responsibilities: Daily operation and maintenance of supercomputing clusters and networks; provide technical support for software deployment; develop automation scripts.
Requirements: Bachelor's or higher in CS/Bioinformatics; familiar with Linux and scripting. Experience with HPC or containerization preferred.
4. Research Assistant (POC Platform) - 1 Position
Responsibilities: Assist Staff Scientists with cell, molecular, protein, and immunology experiments; handle lab maintenance and reagent procurement; coordinate with incoming start-up units.
Requirements: Master's in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology; proficient in data analysis software. Industry experience in biopharma preferred.
5. AI Algorithm Engineer/Scientist (RNA Large Models) - 1 Position
Responsibilities: R&D of large models for RNA/protein sequences and structures; develop generative AI for RNA design; build high-precision structure prediction systems.
Requirements: Ph.D. in CS/AI/Bioinformatics; 1-3 years of algorithm development experience; expert in Transformers/GNN and Python/PyTorch.
6. Research Assistant - Xiao Yu Lab - 1 Position
Responsibilities: Manage RNA sequencing library construction; develop and optimize NGS experimental methods; integrate public datasets.
Requirements: Master's in Molecular Biology/Bioinfo; independent experience in NGS library prep and QC. Translation research background preferred.
7. Lab Manager - 1 Position
Responsibilities: Execute comprehensive lab management (safety, SOPs, EHS); maintain lab environment and assets; provide equipment training.
Requirements: Bachelor's in Biology; 3+ years of lab management experience. EHS certification preferred.
8. Preparation Support Intern - 2 Positions
Responsibilities: Assist with equipment management and technical support; support lab operations (inventory, documentation); EHS assistance.
Requirements: Enrolled Undergraduate/Graduate students; background in Biology/Pharmacy/Medicine; proactive and detail-oriented.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to our HR email:
Subject: Name - Intended Position
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