Academic Positions Available
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology
About SUAT
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT) is a newly established and highly rated university in Shenzhen, a city full of charms, energy, vitality and innovation. With the support of the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology as well as it’s abundant resources in science, education, and industry, SUAT will build a first-class and new-type research university with "high starting point, high standard and high quality".
SUAT has already attracted a cohort of outstanding scientists from major research institutes and universities around the world. Bolstered by excellent scientific, educational, and industrial resources from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Province and Shenzhen City, SUAT fosters interdisciplinary research and training, integrates research and entrepreneurship into education, and aims to be a world‑class university of science and technology.
With a trinity of colleges (academic colleges, research institutes, and residential colleges), SUAT nurtures students through a three-track educational system encompassing basic science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. It embraces a philosophy of educating elite undergraduates, tailoring the instruction towards the education of outstanding scientists, exceptional engineers, and innovative entrepreneurs.
In 2024, SUAT has enrolled its first cohort of 120undergraduate students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics track. The 120 strong SUATers were among the highest‑ranked high school students from Guangdong Province with a minimum admission score of 624, which exceeded the undergraduate admission line by 182 points.
In 2025, SUAT enrolled a total of 360 undergraduate students across eight provinces/autonomous regions: Guangdong Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan. All SUATers were high‑quality candidates, with the following minimum admission scores: Guangdong: 629, Inner Mongolia: 643, Zhejiang: 653, Jiangxi: 613, Henan: 647, Hubei: 621, Hunan: 627, Sichuan: 636.
To meet the challenges of emerging science, technology and industry and to energize the emerging productive forces, SUAT has established seven faculties, namely the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Synthetic Biology, Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering, the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and the Faculty of Computility Microelectronics, in addition to a number of research institutes including the Institute of Cell and Gene Technology, the Institute of Emerging Agricultural Technology, the Institute of Higher Education, the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of SUAT, the Institute of Advanced Medical Devices, the Future Medical Center, the Bio‑X International Institute,
the Frontier Energy Technologies Institute, the Institute of Microphysiological System.
For more information, please visit the school official website: https://www.suat-sz.edu.cn/xxgk/xxjs.htm
SUAT’s Current Institutes
Institute of Cell and Gene Technology
Center for Cell Proliferation, Differentiation and Fate Regulation
Center for Gene Regulation and Editing
Center for Green Agriculture Research
Center for Cell Therapy Research
Center for Macromolecular Dmgand Vaccine Research
Center for Gene Therapy Research
Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research
Center for AI+ cell and Gene Research
Institute of Emerging Agricultural Technology
Center for Next-Generation Germplasm Innovation
Center for Plant Proteins Innovation
Center for Functional Plants Innovation
Center for Plant Adaptation and Improvement
Center for Al in Agriculture
Center for Photosynthetic Biomanufacturing
Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of SUAT
Center for Neurocognition and Social Behavior
Large Model Research Center
Computer Vision and Recognition Center
Center for AI in Medicine
Center for Embodied Intelligence
Institute of Advanced Medical Devices
Medical Imaging Center
In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Center
Medical Materials and Implanted Interventional Devices Center
Advanced Therapeutics Center
Medical Neuroengineering Center
Institute of Higher Education
Center for Studies of Integrated Development of Education, Science and Talent
Center for Studies of Innovative Talent Cultivation
Center for Studies of Educational Assessment
Center for Studies of Fourth-Generation Universities
Center for International Cooperation
Frontier Energy Technologies Institute
Centre of Energy Storage for Extreme Environments
International Centre for AI Energy Materials
Institute of Microphysiological System
Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Manufacturing
Center for Organs-on-Chips and Engineering Medicine
Bio-X International Institute
Future Medical Center
Institute of Intelligent Robotics (in preparation)
Available Positions and Requirements
Individuals are invited to apply for one of the following positions: 01 Tenured Professor
Applicants should have a sustained and high-level academic output with strong academic influence in their respective fields. Their academic achievements should be widely recognized and respected by the academic community both domestically and internationally.
A doctoral degree is required,
along with experience in holding a position equivalent to an Associate Professor or above at a renowned overseas university or research institution, demonstrating high research standards and strong innovation capabilities.
02 Associate Professor
In principle, excellent young scientists with an age of 40 years old or younger are welcome to apply for this position. Generally applicants should have obtained a formal teaching or research position in an overseas university, scientific research institution or enterprise R&D; institution, and have ≥ 36 consecutive months of working experience.
For those candidates with an overseas doctoral degree and outstanding academic achievements, the requirement for overseas working experience can be reduced. Outstanding candidates who have been working in China are also encouraged to apply.
03 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in the relevant field, have a good academic achievement, have a strong research publication, and show an excellent potential to become a leader in his/her own field and an ability to teach.
04 Postdoctoral Fellow
Applicants should be on the verge of obtaining a PhD degree or have obtained one within the last three years, and in principle be no older than 35 years of age. They must possess a high level of academic accomplishment and strong research capabilities, with the ability to conduct scientific research independently.
05 Research Scientist
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree, have at least 2 years of postgraduate research experience, an excel‑lent independent research ability and teamwork mentality.
06 Research Assistant
Applicants should hold a master degree and demonstrate the ability to assist in project research and the daily management of projects.
SUAT provides highly competitive compensation, benefits, and startup packages.
Interested individuals should contact the relevant departments listed below: Human Resources Department
Contact: Ms. Zhang
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Institute of Cell and Gene Technology
Contact: Ms. Wang
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Institute of Emerging Agricultural Technology
Contact: Ms. Sun
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Institute of Artificial Intelligence
Contact: Ms. Xie
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Institute of Advanced Medical Devices
Contact: Ms. Li
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Institute of Higher Education
Contact: Ms. Li
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Frontier Energy Technologies Institute
Contact: Ms. Kang
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Bio-X International Institute
Contact: Ms. Wang
Email:
[email protected]
Institute Contact: Future Medical Center
Contact: Ms. Zhu
Email:
[email protected]
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