The Ding Qiang Laboratory at Tsinghua University’s School of Basic Medical Sciences focuses on RNA viruses that pose serious threats to public health. Using molecular biology, reverse genetics, genomics, and proteomics, we elucidate the viral life cycle, identify host factors essential for infection as well as antiviral restriction factors, and investigate—at the molecular level—the mechanisms underlying species tropism and tissue/organ specificity of viral infection. Our work provides a theoretical basis for antiviral drug development, infectious-disease prevention and control, and the establishment of animal models.
Positions: 1–2 Postdoctoral Researchers
Research directions include:
1.Molecular basis of viral infection; discovery and identification of host factors essential for infection or restricting infection;
2.Host determinants that govern species specificity of viral infection;
3.Development of animal models permissive to viral infection, based on insights into virus–host interactions, to support new drug and vaccine development.
Responsibilities
1.Independently undertake research projects;
2.Participate in mentoring graduate students;
3.Apply for relevant postdoctoral fellowships/funding.
Qualifications
1.Ph.D. degree and compliance with Tsinghua University’s general requirements for postdoctoral appointments;
2.Strong passion for scientific research and independent scientific thinking;
3.Conscientious, reliable, with a strong sense of responsibility and service; excellent communication, execution, and learning abilities;
4.Proven research record with first-author publications.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with Tsinghua University’s postdoctoral policies.
Application
Please submit:
CV (including a recent photo and contact information),
Expected start date,
Contact information for at least two referees.
Email materials to qding@tsinghua.edu.cn with the subject line: “Postdoc Application + Your Name.” Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for an interview.
