The Key Laboratory of Systematic Mycology and Lichenology was founded in 1985 at Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, providing basic information for a deep understanding of modern life sciences, for exploration and utilization of fungal resources as well as for control of harmful fungi, system and evolution of fungi based on traditional and molecular techniques, integrative biology of fungi and screening of bioactive substances from fungi, as well as application of the economically important groups.

To strengthen the research work, we are seeking for an excellent young principal investigator at home and abroad.

Qualifications

The candidate should be a Chinese citizen. Meantime, the candidate needs to meet the following requirements:

1) a Ph.D. holder, less than 35 years old;

2) at least 2 years’ experience in research or development overseas and capable of leading a research group;

3) published relevant papers in international peer-reviewed journals as the first author or correspondence author;

4) cooperative and innovative.

Applications

A full C. V. , scanned copies of degrees or awarding certificates, 2 recommendation letters from renowned professors, 3 representative papers, work plan and other relevant information should be sent to: small#im.ac.cn (cc to zhaopin#im.ac.cn) (please change “#” to “@” when sending email).

Application deadline: April 15, 2011.