The College of Animal Sciences at Zhejiang University is one of the University’s most distinguished and profound colleges, with a proud legacy of excellence in education and research. For more than a century, the College has remained dedicated to advancing the frontiers of animal science and fostering innovation across diverse disciplines. Over the years, it has built a strong academic community of accomplished scholars and has nurtured generations of outstanding graduates who have contributed significantly to the sustainable animal husbandry, livestock and poultry health, veterinary medicine, sericulture, apiculture, and aquaculture industries.

Located in Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang University is recognized as one of world-class level universities and a global center of academic excellence. The College of Animal Sciences now invites motivated and talented early-career researchers worldwide to join our postdoctoral program. Together, we strive to explore new horizons and create a brighter future through collaborative research and innovation.

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions, Zhe Zhang’s Research Group (1-2 openings)

Supervisor

Zhe Zhang, Ph.D., is a Tenure-Track Associate Research Fellow and doctoral supervisor at Zhejiang University. He has led three projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program and Young Scientists Fund), one project under a major national agricultural science and technology program, one subproject under the National Key Research and Development Program of China, and one key project funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province. His lab homepage is available at https://person.zju.edu.cn/zhangzhe.

Research Areas

1.AI-assisted breeding

2.Bioinformatics

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting independent research in the above areas, assisting in the supervision of graduate students, and contributing to the group’s research projects and grant applications.

Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Applicants should be under 35 years of age, have obtained a Ph.D. in recent years, demonstrate strong academic performance and good character, and be available to work full-time at Zhejiang University.

2. Applicants should have a background in genetics and breeding, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, or a related discipline, demonstrate strong research capabilities, and have published at least one first-author paper in a leading SCI-indexed journal.

3. Applicants should have strong English reading and academic writing skills and be able to prepare research manuscripts in English independently.

4. Preference will be given to applicants who are responsible, proactive, and honest, with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Application Procedure

Please send your application materials to Dr. Zhe Zhang at zhe_zhang@zju.edu.cn. Please combine all application materials into a single PDF file.

Please use the email subject line:
“Postdoctoral Application + [Your Name] + [Current Institution] + [Contact Information]”

Remuneration and Benefits

1.Competitive compensation: We operate a comprehensive postdoctoral funding system jointly supported by the University, the supervisor, the College, and external partners, offering market-competitive compensation and complete social insurance.

2.Convenient living support: Apartments with preferential rents and fully equipped life facilities

3.Clear career development: A research associate title is conferred upon joining the University; after two years of service, appointees may apply for a senior professional title and will receive priority consideration for faculty positions.

Application Materials and Selection Process

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1.Curriculum Vitae (CV), including educational background, research experience, academic achievements, English proficiency, and brief personal information.

2.Supporting documents demonstrating research competence and academic excellence, such as published papers, recommendation letters, records of research projects, and awards or honors.

3.A brief statement of research interests and future plans (no more than 500 words) outlining the applicant’s intended research goals during the postdoctoral appointment.

All application materials will be treated as strictly confidential. Qualified candidates who pass the initial review will be contacted via email or phone to arrange an interview. Final selection and appointment will proceed in accordance with Zhejiang University’s postdoctoral admission and approval procedures, upon agreement by the supervisor and the College of Animal Sciences. The positions will remain open until filled.