The research team of Professor Zhang Yong, specializing in livestock embryo engineering, sincerely invites talents to join.

Northwest A&F University, located in Yangling, Shaanxi Province (the cradle of Chinese agricultural civilization and a national agricultural high-tech zone), is a Ministry of Education-affiliated "985" and "211" key university, selected for China’s "Double First-Class" initiative. Its Animal Husbandry discipline is a first-class construction discipline. The Animal Embryo Engineering team, led by Academician Zhang Yong, focuses on cattle/sheep embryo development, cloning, and gene-edited disease-resistant livestock. Achievements include 1 National Technology Invention Award, 3 provincial/ministerial awards, 30 patents, and 300+ papers.

I. Research Direction

Conduct basic/applied research on cattle/sheep embryo engineering and gene editing, spanning animal medicine, animal science, bioscience, and interdisciplinary fields.

II. Position Requirements

1. Outstanding Young Talents:
• Age ≤40 (≤45 for exceptional candidates); full-time commitment.
• Ph.D. from top institutions with associate professor+ title.
• High-impact first/corresponding-author papers in top journals (past 5 years).
• Priority for national talent program awardees.

2. Young Talents:
• Age ≤38; Ph.D. from domestic/international institutions.
• Strong data analysis and writing skills; published in authoritative journals.
• Background in epigenetics, 3D genomics, or animal developmental biology.
• Priority for multi-species/non-model organism research experience.

3. Postdoctoral Fellow:
• Age ≤35; Ph.D. with first-author SCI papers.
• Expertise in animal gene regulation, oocyte/embryo development.
• Full-time dedication to postdoctoral research.

III. Job Responsibilities

1. Outstanding Young Talents:
• Lead cutting-edge research aligned with national needs.
• Drive discipline development, secure grants, mentor students.
• Design team-building strategies.

2. Young Talents:
• Apply for grants, publish high-level results.
• Assist in lab management and discipline construction.

3. Postdoctoral Fellow:
• Conduct independent research and publish papers.
• Apply for postdoctoral funds, assist in lab operations.

IV. Salary and Benefits

1. Outstanding/Young Talents:
• Negotiable salary (aligned with university high-level talent standards).
• Support for national grants and major projects.

2. Postdoctoral Fellow:
• Annual salary: 220,000–400,000 RMB (pre-tax) + performance bonuses.
• Housing: University apartments or subsidies; social insurance.
• Access to top-tier affiliated schools (kindergarten to middle school).
• Funding for academic exchanges; priority for faculty positions post-tenure.