The research group led by Professor Wang Dong from the College of Agriculture sincerely invites applications for postdoctoral positions.

Job Description

I. Introduction of the Research Group Prof. Zhang Sicai (PI), a doctoral supervisor at Northwest A&F University’s Future Agriculture Institute, specializes in host-microbe interactions. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Düsseldorf (Germany) and postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School, he has published first/co-first-author papers in Nature Communications, Cell Host & Microbe, and NSMB. His group employs multidisciplinary approaches (biochemistry, microbiology, structural biology) to study intestinal pathogens. Key research directions: 1) Discovery of novel bacterial toxins (e.g., neurotoxin analogs) and their applications in drug development. 2) Molecular mechanisms of pathogen-host interactions using CRISPR screening and structural biology. II. Recruitment Requirements - Comply with laws/regulations; uphold academic ethics. - Physically/mentally healthy with strong social responsibility. - Passionate about research, detail-oriented, and diligent. - Analytical/communication skills; ability to lead or collaborate. - Ph.D. in life sciences with first-author publications. - Proficient in English literature review and critical thinking. III. Position Benefits 1. Compensation: - Annual pre-tax salary: 150,000–330,000 RMB + performance bonuses. - Additional funding for national postdoctoral programs (e.g., "Innovative Postdoctoral Support"). 2. Housing: - University-provided temporary housing or subsidies. 3. Social Security: - Pension, medical, work-related injury, and maternity insurance. 4. Education: - Priority enrollment in provincial model schools (kindergarten to high school). 5. Career Development: - Eligibility for professional title evaluations. - Outstanding postdocs may transition to faculty roles or apply for high-level talent positions. IV. Working Environment Northwest A&F University is located in Yangling, Shaanxi—the cradle of Chinese agriculture and a national agro-tech hub. The Future Agriculture Research Institute, an innovation zone focused on human health and future agriculture, offers a serene academic environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative atmosphere. Application Note: Recruitment is ongoing until positions are filled.