Overview
Qinqin Zhao's Laboratory of Microbial Competition at Westlake University's Center for Infectious Disease Research is recruiting three postdoctoral fellows in experimental research and bioinformatics/computational biology.
Complete research opportunity details
The lab offers competitive negotiable compensation and supports applications for relevant research programs. Westlake states that postdocs may receive Hangzhou municipal living allowance and research funding, with supplementary funding opportunities under eligible national or provincial postdoctoral programs. The university also provides postdoctoral training and family-support benefits.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must hold or expect to hold a PhD by the start date, be under 35, have strong English communication and writing skills, first-author research output, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preferred backgrounds include microbiology, biochemistry, molecular/structural biology, synthetic biology, genomics, bioinformatics, data science or machine learning depending on the track.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
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- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Official Westlake CIDR careers page checked on 5 September 2026 UTC. The page lists three postdoctoral openings and an email application route but does not state a fixed closing date; deadline fields remain null.
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Westlake University — Center for Infectious Disease Research ↗