laboratory introduction

warshel institute for computational biology (the“institute”) is the first nobel laureate lab established in cuhksz. the nobel laureate lab is one of the important parts for shenzhen "top ten action plan". arieh warshel, the nobel laureate in chemistry in 2013, is the dean and academic leader for the institute.

warshel institute for computational biology intended to become one of the world’s most advanced computational biology centers, conducting research on cutting-edge biotechnologies (structural biology, molecular medicine, multi-scale biomolecule simulations, high-throughput genome sequencing analysis and translational research of gene diagnosis technology). professor warshel wishes to turn this institute into a platform where top researchers from around the world can collaborate and contribute. meanwhile, the institute is to serve as a hub to boost significant global cooperative projects and to become a multidisciplinary educational center, nurturing young computational biologists.

the institute will help to attract excellent researchers and open up new opportunities for longgang and shenzhen with respect to life science industry.

position specification

duties include as follows:

1. plan and execute promotional activities for the institute, including event planning, writing and designing promotional materials;

2. assist team members in arranging business trip, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, and transportation, ensuring smooth travel experiences;

3. organize conference and other activities and events;

4. responsible for reimbursements and daily affairs for research group.

qualifications & requirements:

1. a bachelor degree or above;

2. at least 3 years' post-qualification administrative or relevant experience, preferably in the tertiary education sector;

3. excellent command of both written and spoken english and chinese;

4. excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills ;

5. ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

salary & benefits

salary will be competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. appointments will be made under the establishment of cuhk-shenzhen and statutory benefits will be provided according to the prevailing labor laws applicable in the prc. the appointee will be based at the university campus in shenzhen, prc.

application procedure

please send a full curriculum vitae and the completed application form (please download the blank form online) together with names of three referees by email towarshel@cuhk.edu.cn