Introduction of the research group:
Dr. W.S. Sho Goh graduated from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory with a Ph.D. in Biological Science. He has been research RNA biology for more than 10 years and his recent focus centers on developing high-resolution epitranscriptome sequencing technologies and investigating novel epitranscriptomic mechanisms. He started his own laboratory as a junior principal investigator at the Genome Institute of Singapore (Singapore) before moving his laboratory to Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (China). Dr. Goh has won multiple research grants including the NSFC Research Fund for International Scientist and NSFC Overseas Exceptional Young Scientist Award. He has also published in prestigious journals such as Nature Biotechnology, Nature Communications, Nucleic Acids Research, Genes & Development, PLoS Computational Biology, and Molecular Cell.
The laboratory aims to:
(1) Develop technologies to sequence notable epitranscriptomes at high resolution;
(2) Identify novel epitranscriptomic factors and characterize mechanistically how they regulate gene expression, cellular processes and human disorders.
Job responsibilities:
1.Complete the scientific research tasks assigned by the co-instructors, and publish high-level journal papers and apply for patents;
2. Apply or assist in applying for scientific research grants at home and abroad;
3.Develop novel high-resolution technologies for sequencing various RNA modifications of interest;
4.Screen for novel epitranscriptomic factors (Writers, Erasers and Readers of RNA modifications) and investigate their mechanistic functions;
5.Profile disease-specific epitranscriptomes to facilitate the study of how epitranscriptomic defects contribute to human disorders.
Qualifications:
1.Have a doctorate degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, etc. (in principle, the doctorate degree should not be more than 3 years, and the age should not be more than 35 years old). Experience with Bioinformatics is preferred but not required;
2.Have published SCI papers in this professional field, and have the ability to independently carry out scientific research;
3.Have a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, innovation ability, organization and coordination ability and teamwork spirit. Have a strong interest in scientific research, have good scientific research capabilities and innovative thinking;
4.Strong English writing and communication skills.
Benefits
1.The terms and conditions of the employment period shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant regulations of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, including relevant benefits, five social insurances and one housing fund, etc. stipulated by the state;
2. Provide sufficient research funds, equip with necessary experimental equipment, and provide a good working environment and office equipment;
3. Post-doctorate's annual salary is around 400,000 RMB (inclusive of municipal-based and SZBL-based subsidies);
4. 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;
5. 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);
6.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;
7.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;
8.The research team gives a high degree of freedom in the direction of scientific research, and fully supports post-doctoral fellows as the person in charge to apply for post-doctoral science fund, national natural science fund and provincial and municipal projects.