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The Hu Lab is now publicly recruiting associate researchers/assistant researchers, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and accepting visiting students.
Endogenous double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) needs precise regulation to avoid being recognized as viral RNA by the innate immune system, thereby preventing an immune response. The dysregulation of dsRNA can lead to autoimmune diseases and non-infectious inflammation on one hand, and can be utilized for cancer immunotherapy on the other. The lab focuses on how cells prevent immune responses caused by endogenous dsRNA, studying the regulation and immune responses of dsRNA in health and disease. Research directions include:
- Developing new experimental methods to discover endogenous dsRNA and its binding proteins;
- Systematically identifying regulatory networks mediated by endogenous dsRNA in innate immune responses;
- Exploring the role of dsRNA immune responses in autoimmune diseases and cancer treatments.
Dr. Hu Shibin obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2017, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Genetics, Stanford University, from 2018 to 2024. Dr. Hu has long been dedicated to RNA research, with related research achievements published in journals such as Nature Cell Biology, Molecular Cell, Genes and Development, and Nucleic Acids Research.
The lab is committed to fostering a united and harmonious research atmosphere and sincerely invites aspiring young talents to join the team.
Associate Researchers/Assistant Researchers (1 position) Responsibilities: Conduct independent research under the guidance of the principal investigator; independently or collaboratively apply for domestic and international research projects and write papers; assist in guiding postdocs, students, and research assistants; assist in laboratory management. Requirements: Hold a Ph.D. from a top-tier institution with postdoctoral experience; have a background in neuroscience, immunology, molecular/cell biology, bioinformatics, etc.; first-author or corresponding-author publications in high-level scientific journals; proficiency in English for oral and written academic communication; excellent communication skills, teamwork spirit, academic ethics, rigorous scientific attitude, and strong interest in exploration. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package according to the candidate’s qualifications and achievements; enjoy relevant national welfare benefits; international-standard research conditions and sufficient funding support.
Postdoctoral Fellows (1-3 positions) Responsibilities: Conduct independent or collaborative research under the guidance of the principal investigator; assist in applying for various research projects; guide students. Requirements: Hold a Ph.D. in biology or basic medicine with backgrounds in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.; ability to conduct independent research work with publications or upcoming publications; good English literature reading and writing abilities; excellent communication skills, teamwork spirit, academic ethics, and strong interest in exploration. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits; support for applying for talent support programs or living allowances for postdocs; career development planning assistance; opportunities for continued employment as assistant researchers or associate researchers after postdoc completion.
Research Assistants (1-2 positions) Responsibilities: Assist associate researchers/assistant researchers, postdocs, doctoral students in their research work; may conduct research under the guidance of the principal investigator; assist in completing other assigned tasks. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or above; have skills in mouse genetics, neurobiology, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, etc.; responsible, capable, and cooperative. Benefits: Market-competitive salary and benefits; recommendation for graduate studies for outstanding performers.
Visiting Students
The lab welcomes senior undergraduate students majoring in molecular and cell biology, medicine, etc., for visits and learning.
Benefits include good research guidance and training, living allowances and accommodation subsidies according to SAM standards, and recommendations for graduate study applications for outstanding performers.