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Physician-Scientist Positions at Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center

Join a state-of-the-art public research hospital affiliated with ShanghaiTech University as a visionary physician-scientist.

Best for:Best for clinician-scientists and MD/PhDs looking to establish independent translational research programs and clinical practices at a premier new research hospital.

ShanghaiTech University · Shanghai, China · R3 · Established researcher
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translational medicineoncologyneurological disordersvascular diseasesimmunologyclinical research
This is a faculty position — not a PhD studentship.Tenure-track
Deadline
Until filled
rolling
Funding
Salaried
Competitive salary
Start date
2026
Fixed-term
Location
Shanghai
China

Overview

The Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center, an affiliate of ShanghaiTech University, invites clinician-scientists across all career stages to join its foundational team for its trial operations. Offering tenure-track and tenured faculty opportunities, the center focuses on multidisciplinary areas including oncology, neurology, vascular diseases, and immunology. Successful candidates will establish independent research programs, engage in translational clinical practice, and help shape the institution from the ground up. Generous start-up packages, on-campus housing, and competitive compensation are provided.

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What you'll do

  • Establish and direct independent translational research programs or multidisciplinary clinical departments
  • Conduct high-impact clinical practice and specialized medical care within dedicated multidisciplinary hospital units
  • Mentor junior researchers, clinical staff, and students in academic and clinical environments
  • Collaborate across disciplines with researchers and clinicians to develop breakthrough therapies and diagnostic tools
  • Design and execute novel clinical-translational pathways without legacy constraints

Requirements

Degree required: MD or MD/PhD degree

Language: Proficiency in English and/or Mandarin Chinese

Instruction: English and Mandarin

Publications: Record of significant publications commensurate with career stage (copies of three most significant publications required)

Required skills
  • Rigorous clinical and academic training appropriate to career stage
  • Proven track record of independent research and clinical practice for mid-career and senior applicants
  • Demonstrated ability to lead translational research programs or direct high-impact laboratories
  • Vision for advancing specialized medical fields and building clinical practices
Nice to have
International leadership experience in clinical or academic medicineExperience in establishing multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment centersSustained record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications
Eligibility
  • Open to early-career, mid-career, senior, and distinguished physician-scientists and clinicians across all disciplines

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
Competitive salary
Duration
Fixed term
Programme
ShanghaiTech University
ShanghaiTech University

How to apply

Deadline: 2027-08-25 · open until filled

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter specifying the desired role, a comprehensive CV with three significant publications, a 2-3-page research statement, and contact details for three professional references via email.

Documents required
  • Cover letter
  • Research statement
  • CV
  • Publications
  • 3 reference letters
✉Apply by email

Contact

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Shanghai Clinical Research and Trial Center
ShanghaiTech University
China
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