Welcome to Apply for "ICG Visiting Professor" of Peking University

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Welcome to Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics at Peking University (ICG), China.

The Introduction of ICG

      Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics (ICG)（http://icg.pku.edu.cn/en/）is a new research center founded by Beijing Municipal Government at Peking University in 2016. The director of ICG is Prof. Xiaoliang Sunney Xie. The center aims to conduct cutting-edge research in genomic medicine, in order to provide new health solutions to the general population. The center aspires to become a leading player in the genetic diagnosis revolution by maintaining the focus on the future and promoting the application of a variety of genomic technologies into medical diagnosis. A long-term goal of ICG is to reduce the propagation of life-threatening genetic defects and cancer-related death rate in China and worldwide.

      "Advanced"has three layers of implications. The Center sets lofty aims of serving the urgent and long-term need of the society as well as making scientific discoveries that have fundamental impact on the advancement of science. The Center will attract demonstrated top talents from around the world and train young scientists that promise great potential. It aims at helping to translate the latest biomedical research breakthroughs into new diagnostic tools and treatments in medical practices, with a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach. Research Direction: 1. Precision Single Cell Genomics; 2. Precision Genome Editing; 3. Function Analysis of Genome; 4. Translational Medicine (preferable cancer).

Qualifications for ICG Visiting Professor

      All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position:

      PhD or professional equivalent.

      Distinction in research and teaching in the field of genetics studies or related areas. Visiting professor candidates should be widely recognized for their distinction and professional accomplishments.

      Visiting associate professor candidates should have already achieved a Principal Investigator or tenured position at their respective home universities or institutes.

Remuneration

      ICG provides a globally competitive remuneration to successful candidates

Important Dates

      We offer two application opportunities each academic year: deadlines for this year are Aug. 20, 2018 and Feb. 20, 2019.

      ICG will respond by email within a month after the application deadlines.

Application Materials

      1. Application letter

      2. Curriculum vitae

      3. Three reference letters sent directly to the following mailbox address: li_ben@pku.edu.cn. Please note that among the three reference letters, there must be one from a current ICG PI who would be the potential collaborator with the candidate. The list of current ICG PIs can be found at the following website: http://icg.pku.edu.cn/en/research.aspx/

      4. Your research proposal in ICG

      Please do not hesitate to contact li_ben@pku.edu.cn if you have any questions.