Institute Director/ Professor in Synthetic Biology

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified synthetic biology as a strategically important area. The University is setting up infrastructure, including the establishment of the Institute for Synthetic Biology, to expand research and education in this important area at both Clear Water Bay (CWB) and Guangzhou (GZ) campuses. Our vision is to develop technologies and solutions in the era of new bioeconomy to improve human conditions and harness innovations in this field to create a more sustainable economy as well as address the world’s pressing challenges.

We are now conducting a global talent search and are particularly interested in recruiting the Institute Director and senior faculty with distinguished and internationally recognized research track records in leading and coordinating large-scale collaborative projects in synthetic biology. We are seeking competitive, ambitious and creative candidates app...