The Institute of Orthopaedics at Soochow University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University invites applications and nominations for multiple full-time faculty positions at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.

 

Candidates in all areas of musculoskeletal research are encouraged to apply. Areas of interests include, but are not limited to: molecular and cell biology of musculoskeletal system, orthopedic biomaterials and devices, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, biomechanics of bone and muscle, metabolism and immunity of musculoskeletal diseases.

 

Successful candidates are expected to develop robust and independent research programs, initiate interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the Institute and engage in external funding application and scholarly publication. The Institute was established upon the nationally renowned Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, which holds two national key curricula for medical education. The Institute is now a leading research center in Jiangsu Providence as well as East China with exciting research environment and well-funded research program.

 

A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in Orthopaedics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field is required. Candidate for the Assistant Professor position must have outstand potential for developing an independent research program. To be competitive for the Associate Professor and Professor positions, candidates must have outstanding academic and research records recognized nationally or internationally in the related fields.

 

Ranks, compensation and start-up package including laboratory space are dependent upon the qualifications and experience. The review of application begins immediately and the positions will remain open until filled.

 

Please send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans (3 pages maximum), and contact information of three references to Xuehua Hang, Vice-director, Institute of Orthopaedics, Soochow University (IOSU), The First Building Room 314, South Campus of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Rd., Suzhou, PR China 215006, Tel: 86-512-67781807, Fax: 86-512-67781165, E-mail: xiufeiyue@163.com, xhhang@suda.edu.cn.