The research team of Professor Zhang Yong, specializing in livestock embryo engineering, sincerely invites talents to join.

Job Description

Northwest A&F University, located in Yangling, Shaanxi Province (the cradle of Chinese agricultural civilization and a national agricultural high-tech zone), is a Ministry of Education-affiliated "985" and "211" key university, selected for China’s "Double First-Class" initiative. Its Animal Husbandry discipline is a first-class construction discipline. The Animal Embryo Engineering team, led by Academician Zhang Yong, focuses on cattle/sheep embryo development, cloning, and gene-edited disease-resistant livestock. Achievements include 1 National Technology Invention Award, 3 provincial/ministerial awards, 30 patents, and 300+ papers. I. Research Direction Conduct basic/applied research on cattle/sheep embryo engineering and gene editing, spanning animal medicine, animal science, bioscience, and interdisciplinary fields. II. Position Requirements 1. Outstanding Young Talents: - Age ≤40 (≤45 for exceptional candidates); full-time commitment. - Ph.D. from top institutions with associate professor+ title. - High-impact first/corresponding-author papers in top journals (past 5 years). - Priority for national talent program awardees. 2. Young Talents: - Age ≤38; Ph.D. from domestic/international institutions. - Strong data analysis and writing skills; published in authoritative journals. - Background in epigenetics, 3D genomics, or animal developmental biology. - Priority for multi-species/non-model organism research experience. 3. Postdoctoral Fellow: - Age ≤35; Ph.D. with first-author SCI papers. - Expertise in animal gene regulation, oocyte/embryo development. - Full-time dedication to postdoctoral research. III. Job Responsibilities 1. Outstanding Young Talents: - Lead cutting-edge research aligned with national needs. - Drive discipline development, secure grants, mentor students. - Design team-building strategies. 2. Young Talents: - Apply for grants, publish high-level results. - Assist in lab management and discipline construction. 3. Postdoctoral Fellow: - Conduct independent research and publish papers. - Apply for postdoctoral funds, assist in lab operations. IV. Salary and Benefits 1. Outstanding/Young Talents: - Negotiable salary (aligned with university high-level talent standards). - Support for national grants and major projects. 2. Postdoctoral Fellow: - Annual salary: 220,000–400,000 RMB (pre-tax) + performance bonuses. - Housing: University apartments or subsidies; social insurance. - Access to top-tier affiliated schools (kindergarten to middle school). - Funding for academic exchanges; priority for faculty positions post-tenure.