Group Profile

Dr. Wei Wang is Chair Professor and Dean of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo). He previously served as R. Ken Coit Professor at the College of Pharmacy and Co‑Founding Director of the Center for New Drug Discovery at the University of Arizona, USA. He has published over 360 papers in journals including Nature Catalysis, Nature Cell Biology, Chem, Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) and Angewandte Chemie, with an H‑index of 87. He holds 18 authorized patents and has co‑founded three biotechnology and innovative drug‑discovery companies. Boasting state‑of‑the‑art research platforms, ample research funding and an extensive international collaborative network, his research group pursues challenging, high‑impact studies focusing on organic chemistry, chemical biology and innovative drug discovery.

Faculty Homepage: https://faculty.eitech.edu.cn/chem/ww/mai

Main Research Interests

• Organic Synthesis and Photocatalysis

• Medicinal Chemistry and Innovative Drug Discovery

• Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) and Molecular Glues

• Bioorthogonal Chemistry and Live‑Cell Chemistry

• Antibody‑Drug Conjugates (ADC), Peptide and Protein Modification

• Carbohydrate Chemistry / Glycobiology

• Chemical Biology of Aging and Senolytics

• AI‑Empowered Organic Synthesis and Drug Discovery

Open Positions

1. Postdoctoral Researchers (2‑3 openings)

Qualifications

• Generally under 35 years of age; PhD degree obtained or expected within the past three years.

• Research background in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, peptide/protein modification, biocatalysis, carbohydrate chemistry/glycobiology or chemical biology.

• Strong independent research capability and proficient academic writing in English.

• Candidates with high‑level publications or research‑project experience are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pre‑tax total annual salary: 300,000‑500,000 RMB (including local government living allowance for postdoctoral appointees). Bonuses for outstanding research outputs.

• Social insurance and housing fund, paid annual leave and other welfare benefits.

• Eligible to apply for research‑funding support of up to 200,000 RMB, together with matching support from Ningbo municipal government per relevant policies.

• Recipients of grants from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or provincial‑level programs who choose to work in Ningbo upon completion of postdoctoral training may receive government subsidies of up to 600,000 RMB subject to eligibility criteria.

2. Joint‑Training PhD Candidates

Shanghai Jiao Tong University‑Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo)

• Research fields: Chemistry, Life Sciences and related areas

• Four‑year training program: Year 1 coursework at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; subsequent three years of research work at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo). PhD degree awarded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University upon graduation.

University of Science and Technology of China‑Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo)

• Research fields: Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology and related areas

• Four‑year training program: Year 1 coursework at the University of Science and Technology of China; subsequent three years of research work at Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo). PhD degree awarded by the University of Science and Technology of China upon graduation.

Specific requirements are subject to the official joint‑training PhD admission brochure of the relevant year.

3. Research Assistants (2‑3 openings)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry or related disciplines.

• Solid hands‑on laboratory skills, strong sense of responsibility and good teamwork spirit.

• Prior experience in organic synthesis or cell‑based experiments is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry and cell biology.

• Assist in research‑project execution and experimental‑data organization.

• Undertake routine laboratory management tasks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remuneration determined according to educational background, research experience and professional expertise.

• Social insurance, housing fund and associated welfare benefits provided.

• Exceptional performers may be recommended to pursue PhD studies within this research group or at other higher‑education institutions.

Application Instructions

Please send your CV and research summary to: weiwang@eitech.edu.cn. Email subject: Position Application – Your Full Name

Application Documents:

1. Bilingual (Chinese‑English) curriculum vitae (covering education, research experience and representative achievements).

2. Research statement / summary.

3. Degree certificates and relevant certification documents.

4. Supplementary supporting materials (publications, awards, language‑proficiency certificates, etc.).