Global Recruitment for Faculty, Postdocs, and Specialists

Deadline : June 23, 2026
HIMCAS invites applications from global talent for senior/junior faculty, postdoctoral, and specialist roles in precision medicine. Positions offer competitive pay, start-up funding, world-class facilities, and opportunities to lead interdisciplinary research in Hangzhou, China.

Global Recruitment – Faculty, Postdoctoral, and Specialist Positions at HIMCAS, Hangzhou, China

Join the Hangzhou Institute of Medicine, CAS, to advance precision medicine through cutting-edge research.

About HIMCAS

Founded in 2019, the Hangzhou Institute of Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences (HIMCAS) is a fast-growing medical research institute driving innovation in precision and translational medicine. Positioned at the interface of basic research, advanced technology, and clinical application, HIMCAS is committed to addressing major global health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.


Open Positions

1. Senior Principal Investigators

  • Requirements: Associate professor or higher at leading international institutions; outstanding leadership; high-impact research record.

  • Benefits: Highly competitive packages, generous start-up funding, ability to recruit Co-PIs, postdocs, and research assistants.

2. Junior Principal Investigators

  • Requirements: Early-career scientists with recognized scientific contributions at top institutions.

  • Benefits: Strong platform for independent career growth; opportunity to build collaborative teams.

3. Postdoctoral Fellows

  • Requirements: Recent PhD graduates with strong publication record (first-author papers preferred).

  • Benefits: Work within PI/Co-PI-led teams; lead innovative projects; contribute to publications and funding proposals.

4. Core Facility Specialists

  • Requirements: PhD or Master’s + 5 years of independent R&D experience in biomedical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, automation, or related fields.

  • Role: Operate and maintain advanced research instruments; develop technologies; support translational research.


Research Centers at HIMCAS

  • Innovation Institute

  • Nucleic Acid Molecular Medicine Center

  • Medical Synthetic Biology Center

  • Intelligent Molecular Diagnostics Center

  • Innovative Drug Center

  • Biotherapeutics and Omics Center

  • Biomaterials & Medical Devices Center

  • Clinical & Translational Research Center

  • Medical Artificial Intelligence Center

  • Shared Instrumentation Facility

  • Joint Ophthalmic Research Center (Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University)

  • Joint Research Institute (First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University)


Why Join HIMCAS?

Feature Details
Clinical Integration Access to clinical data, patient cohorts, and translational platforms via hospital partnerships
Talent Ecosystem Academicians, award-winning scientists, globally trained researchers
Core Facilities Animal Research, Bioimaging, Omics, Material Structure, Intelligent Diagnostics
Translational Focus Bench-to-bedside approach in a government-supported biotech hub
Career Support International salary, start-up funds, recruitment support, and administrative assistance

Living in Hangzhou

HIMCAS is located in Hangzhou, a cultural and technological hub known for its livability, innovation ecosystem, and natural beauty. Just an hour from Shanghai by high-speed rail, Hangzhou offers an ideal setting for professional and personal life.


Application Process

  • Deadline: 23 June 2026

  • Apply by Email: [email protected]

  • Email Subject Format: [Research Center] + [Position] + [Full Name]

Required Documents:

  • English CV

  • (For Faculty) Research plan and leadership achievements

  • (For Postdocs) Publication record

  • (For Specialists) Technical expertise and R&D experience


Official Link:

Hangzhou Institute of Medicine – Official Website

Reference Link:

Chinese Academy of Sciences – HIMCAS Overview