The research group led by Professor Zhang Siquai from the Future Agriculture Research Institute is sincerely recruiting postdoctoral fellows.

I. Introduction of the Research Group

Prof. Zhang Sicai (PI), a doctoral supervisor at Northwest A&F University’s Future Agriculture Institute, specializes in host-microbe interactions. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Düsseldorf (Germany) and postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School, he has published first/co-first-author papers in Nature Communications, Cell Host & Microbe, and NSMB. His group employs multidisciplinary approaches (biochemistry, microbiology, structural biology) to study intestinal pathogens. Key research directions:
1) Discovery of novel bacterial toxins (e.g., neurotoxin analogs) and their applications in drug development.
2) Molecular mechanisms of pathogen-host interactions using CRISPR screening and structural biology.

II. Recruitment Requirements

● Comply with laws/regulations; uphold academic ethics.
● Physically/mentally healthy with strong social responsibility.
● Passionate about research, detail-oriented, and diligent.
● Analytical/communication skills; ability to lead or collaborate.
● Ph.D. in life sciences with first-author publications.
● Proficient in English literature review and critical thinking.

III. Position Benefits

1. Compensation:
● Annual pre-tax salary: 150,000–330,000 RMB + performance bonuses.
● Additional funding for national postdoctoral programs (e.g., "Innovative Postdoctoral Support").

2. Housing:
● University-provided temporary housing or subsidies.

3. Social Security:
● Pension, medical, work-related injury, and maternity insurance.

4. Education:
● Priority enrollment in provincial model schools (kindergarten to high school).

5. Career Development:
● Eligibility for professional title evaluations.
● Outstanding postdocs may transition to faculty roles or apply for high-level talent positions.

IV. Working Environment

Northwest A&F University is located in Yangling, Shaanxi—the cradle of Chinese agriculture and a national agro-tech hub. The Future Agriculture Research Institute, an innovation zone focused on human health and future agriculture, offers a serene academic environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative atmosphere.

Application Note: Recruitment is ongoing until positions are filled.