Tenure-Track Faculty Positions (Assistant and Associate Professor) in AI and Computational Biology

Center for AI and Computational Biology, Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine (ISM)

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (Tsinghua University School of Medicine)

Location: Suzhou, China

The Center for AI and Computational Biology at the Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine (ISM) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. We welcome candidates working at the interface of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Biology, with a passion for innovation and interdisciplinary research.

About the Institute

The Suzhou Institute of Systems Medicine is a national flagship research institute jointly established by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College. ISM is dedicated to pioneering research at the intersection of AI and systems medicine and offers a vibrant, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment for scientific innovation. For more information, please visit: https://www.ismsz.cn/Web/EDefault

Position Description

We are seeking exceptionally talented, early-career researchers with demonstrated potential to lead independent, cutting-edge research programs. Candidates are expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research agenda in one or more of the following domains:

Deep learning and foundation models for biomedical research

Protein/RNA structure and function prediction

Multi-omics and integrative data analysis

AI-driven molecular design and drug discovery

Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics

Computational approaches in oncology, immunology, or precision medicine

Other emerging areas in AI for life sciences

Candidate Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, AI/ML, or a closely related discipline

A strong record of publications in top-tier journals or conferences

Proven expertise in AI model development with demonstrated applications in biomedical science

Evidence of research independence, leadership potential, and mentoring experience

Excellent communication and collaborative skills across disciplines

What We Offer

Tenure-track and tenured faculty appointments, with a transparent and merit-based promotion pathway

Globally competitive compensation, including generous salary, start-up funds, and research support

Access to advanced HPC infrastructure, including GPU clusters and AI training environments

Spacious and customizable laboratory space, with opportunities for collaboration with experimental research teams

A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture with links to top-tier institutions

Full support to recruit PhD students, postdocs, and research staff through national and institutional channels

Suzhou is one of China’s most beautiful and livable cities—offering a perfect blend of research excellence and family-friendly lifestyle

Application Instructions

Please compile the following documents into a single PDF and send to: zy@ism.pumc.edu.cn

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae (including full publication list)

Research Statement (2–3 pages)

Teaching Statement (optional)

Contact information for three referees, or attach reference letters directly

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

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