Postdoctoral Scholar Position at Prof. Geoffrey Smith’s Lab
Introduction
Geoffrey L. Smith (a Fellow of the Royal Society, UK, and Leopoldina, the German National Academy of Sciences) is an internationally renowned virologist. He has conducted fundamental research on poxviruses including their replication, spread and immune evasion mechanisms. In addition, he pioneered the use of vaccinia virus as an expression vector and demonstrated that live recombinant viruses could be used as live vaccines against a wide range of infectious diseases. His team have published their work in top-tier international academic journals such as Nature, Science, and Cell, and are widely cited. Furthermore, Smith is a contributor to the authoritative virology textbook “Fields Virology” and is a leading academic figure in the field.
Geoffrey L. Smith joined the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2025. He leads a team studying poxvirus immune evasion and developing vaccines and is chief scientist within a new vaccine research centre. With ample research funding, well-equipped and refurbished labs, and a stimulating and international scientific environment, we sincerely invite outstanding graduates and young scholars to join us!
Position : Postdoctoral Researcher
(I) Job Responsibilities
l Conduct research projects in the following areas:
(1) Screening for novel antiviral host factors
(2) Identifying novel antiviral mechanisms
(3) Identifying novel viral immune evasion strategies
(4) Constructing recombinant poxvirus vector vaccines
(5) Participate in grant applications and scientific manuscript writing; attend domestic and international academic conferences
l Collaborate on research projects within the group and assist in supervising graduate students
l Assist in the application and implementation of the group's research projects
(II) Qualifications
l Age under 35; expecting to receive or having received a Ph.D. within the last three years in virology, cell biology, immunology, basic medicine, or a related field; must have published, or have forthcoming, a first-author paper in an SCI-indexed journal
l Rigorous scientific attitude, capable of independent research, and possessing team spirit
l Experience in molecular and cell biology, immunology or virology
l Experience with challenge experiments in small animal models is preferred
(III)Application Process
Please send the following application materials via email to Prof Geoffrey L Smith (geoffrey@simm.ac.cn) and Dr. Lu Yongxu (luyongxu@simm.ac.cn). Please use the email subject line: "Application for Postdoctoral Researcher in Geoffrey Smith Research Team". Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
l Curriculum Vitae (in both Chinese and English)
l Cover Letter
l Scanned copies of degree certificates/diplomas and ID card
l Two recommendation letters, including one from your Ph.D. supervisor.