The Fudan University Institute for Translational Brain Research, established in August 2019, is an independent research institution affiliated with Fudan University. It was established with the support of the Shanghai Medical College, the State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, and the Ministry of Education's Frontiers Center for Brain Science. The institute is dedicated to fundamental and translational research in the field of brain science. Professor Duan Shumin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, serves as the inaugural director.

The research areas of the Institute for Translational Brain Research encompass the following: In the field of fundamental research, the institute is dedicated to elucidating the mechanisms of neural signal processing, the development and plasticity of brain structure and function, the neural circuitry underlying brain function, and its regulatory mechanisms, as well as the mechanisms of brain diseases and neural modulation interventions. In terms of translational research, the institute aims to establish interdisciplinary research platforms by intergrating brain science with medical and engineering disciplines. It seeks to address national strategic needs and focuses on the development of cutting-edge technologies in brain science, as well as their application in the fields of fundamental brain research, brain function regulation, diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, and artificial intelligence.

The Institute for Translational Brain Research has made a series of advancements since its establishment. It has added 14 national-level talent projects and formed the Key Innovative Team of " Mechanisms and Interventions of Innate Behaviors and Their Disorders" in Shanghai. Over 130 research projects have been initiated, including several major national and provincial research tasks. This includes 10 projects from the China Brain Initiative, with a total funding exceeding 170 million RMB. Significant scientific research achievements have been accomplished in both fundamental and clinical neuroscience. The institute has published 41 high-level papers as the first or corresponding author in renowned international journals such as Nature, Cell, Neuron, Nature Biomedical Engineering, Nature Communications, and PNAS. Multiple patents have been granted in fields like gene editing, brain organoids, brain tumor targets, and multiphoton imaging. The institute has established a postdoctoral workstation and conducts independent recruitment and training for postdoctoral researchers. Currently, there are more than 30 postdoctoral fellows, including those in international talent introduction programs, Shanghai Super Postdoc, Shanghai Rising-Star Postdoc, and Fudan Super Postdoc. A secondary discipline, "Neuroscience and Translational Research," has been added, enabling independent recruitment and training of graduate students. The institute has nearly a hundred graduate students. Additionally, the institute is involved in the construction of the State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and the Ministry of Education's Frontiers Center for Brain Science. The experimental platforms have been established and put into use, providing strong support for high-level scientific research at the institute.

The Institute for Translational Brain Research is participating in the Shanghai Municipal High-Level Local University Development Plan, which includes the construction of first-class disciplines in basic medicine and the development of peak disciplines in Shanghai. It implements the academic special zone policy regarding recruitment and operational management. The institute has made significant efforts to attract high-level outstanding talents from both domestic and international sources. Currently, there are 27 independently operating research groups, and an interdisciplinary talent cultivation system has been established. Relying on the abundant clinical resources of the affiliated hospitals of Fudan University, the Institute for Translational Brain Research fully leverages the advantages of both fundamental and clinical aspects within Fudan University. It actively enhances the original innovation capabilities of its research teams and proactively aligns with the national primary strategic needs and the health demands of the people. The goal is to establish an internationally influential research institution that excels in both fundamental and translational neuroscience, aiming to become a world-class institution.

The Institute for Translational Brain Research is actively recruiting and welcomes enthusiastic researchers in the field of neuroscience and translational science, especially those with interdisciplinary backgrounds, to apply. We warmly welcome top-notch, outstanding, excellent, and young talents from both domestic and international sources to join the Fudan University Institute for Translational Brain Research!

Job positions and specific requirements are as follows:

1. Top-tier Talent

Qualification Requirements:

Candidates should be members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Chinese Academy of Engineering, academicians of prestigious institutions in developed countries, or recipients of significant domestic or international awards, with outstanding achievements in the field of neuroscience-related research.

Working Conditions and Benefits:

Competitive working conditions and personal benefits will be provided, with solid support for constructing research teams and guaranteed quotas for doctoral student admissions.

The institute will adopt a case-by-case approach, and specific conditions will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Job Conditions and Benefits:

We provide competitive working conditions and personal benefits, strongly supporting the construction of research teams and ensuring quota for doctoral student enrollment.

The institute will follow a case-by-case approach, and specific conditions will be discussed during the interview.

2. Outstanding Talent

Qualification Requirements:

Having independently conducted a series of original research works with international influence in the corresponding disciplinary field, and expected to make significant breakthroughs in the disciplinary field, leading the research direction in the future. Equivalent to the level of tenured professors/associate professors in top foreign universities or researchers who have received funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Outstanding Youth Fund.

Job Conditions and Benefits:

Appointed as a professor or researcher.

Annual salary of 700,000 to 900,000 RMB, housing subsidy of 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 RMB.

Research startup fund of 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 RMB.

Laboratory space of 200-250 square meters.

Allocation of 2 doctoral student positions annually.

Conditions are negotiable based on a case-by-case basis.

3. Excellent Talent

Qualification Requirements:

Wholeheartedly passionate about research work and have made original research contributions with international influence in the corresponding research field. Ideally, holds a doctoral degree from renowned universities at home or abroad and has postdoctoral research experience both domestically and internationally. Serves as an independent project leader with the potential to become an academic leader in the field. Equivalent to the research level of assistant professors outstanding postdoctoral researchers in top foreign universities or national-level talents.

Job Conditions and Benefits:

Appointed as a young researcher or researcher.

Annual salary of 500,000 to 800,000 RMB, housing subsidy of 900,000 to 1,500,000 RMB.

Laboratory space of 110-180 square meters.

Startup fund of 3,000,000 to 6,000,000 RMB.

1-2 quotas for doctoral student enrollment annually.

Conditions are negotiable based on a case-by-case basis.

4. Young Talent (Postdoctoral)

Qualification Requirements:

In principle, the age requirement is at most 35 years old (special cases can be negotiated), obtained a doctoral degree no more than 3 years ago, possesses good research qualities and capabilities, wholeheartedly passionate about research work, and has a solid research foundation.

Job Conditions and Benefits:

There are four levels available: Regular Postdoctoral, Fudan Super Postdoctoral, Shanghai Super Postdoctoral/Quest Program, and National Postdoctoral/New International Talent Introduction Program. The Fudan Super Postdoctoral level can undergo the selection process first, and then the onboarding process can be initiated once the results are announced. Depending on the applicant's qualifications, the annual salary can range from 200,000 to 400,000 RMB. All postdoctoral researchers are entitled to benefits such as social insurance, housing, and enrollment for their children's education. Upon completion of their postdoctoral term, outstanding individuals can apply to stay at the institution.

Additional Support Conditions Provided by the Institute:

Shanghai Household Registration Assistance: Resolving the household registration issue in Shanghai to alleviate concerns for research personnel.

Talent Apartments (Transitional Affordable Housing): Providing talent apartments to accommodate research personnel.

Fudan University offers high-quality education resources from affiliated kindergartens to affiliated high schools, ensuring the resolution of educational needs for researchers' children.

Implementation of Principal Investigator (PI) System: Respecting researchers' research interests and academic freedom, Fudan University implements a system where principal investigators take responsibility for their research teams within the framework of relevant laws and regulations.

Incentives Beyond Salary: In addition to the salary, the research institute also provides additional incentives based on the individual's performance, project status, and translational achievements.

Fudan University Shanghai Medical College has several top-tier affiliated hospitals, including Zhongshan Hospital, Huashan Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Hongfangzi), Children's Hospital, Otolaryngology Hospital, and Cancer Hospital. This not only allows for deep involvement in clinical and translational research but also provides excellent medical resources for healthcare services to research personnel and their families.

Application Materials and Contact Information:

1. Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Summary of Past Research Achievements

3. Future Work Plan

4. Most Representative Research Papers

Combine the application materials into a single PDF document and send it directly toitbr@fudan.edu.cn. Please indicate the applied position for and your name in the subject line of the email.