PhD-level Assistant to Research Institute Director

Chinese Institute for Infection Disease (CIID) at CIMR

TAbout CIID @CIMR

The Chinese Institute for Infectious Diseases at CIMR is committed to advancing knowledge and treatment of infections. CIID strives to translate research discoveries into drug development strategies and clinical applications, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in our understanding of pathological processes and treatments of infections. By bringing together leading experts in cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology, CIID is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research and transforming scientific breakthroughs into real-world clinical solutions. Our mission is to shape the future of microbial pathogenesis through world-class research and education, ultimately improving patient outcomes and expanding therapeutic possibilities. The founding director of CIID is Professor Gabriel Waksman, an internationally renowned scientist, member of EMBO, Fellow of the Royal Society, and Member of the German Academy of Sciences.
The Bacterial Secretion Lab
This laboratory is directed by the Founding Director (FD) of the Chinese Institute for Infectious Diseases. The FD is a European Scientist, a leading scientist in the field of Structural Biology. He is the recipient of many awards, and members of numerous National Academies including the prestigious Royal Society (the UK National Academy of Sciences) and the German National Academy of Sciences. He investigates bacterial DNA injectosomes, seeking to understand how they work, and how they can be inhibited. These membrane-embedded systems have exceptional biomedical importance as they play crucial roles in the spread of antibiotic resistance genes among bacterial pathogens.
More can be learned at https://people.ismb.lon.ac.uk/gabriel-waksman/homepage.htm. Notable publications include: 1- Williams et al., (2025). Nature comms. 16(1):4906. 2- K. Macé et al., (2022). Nature, 607, 191-196. 3- A. Ilangovan et al., (2017). Cell. 169, 708–721. 4- T. Costa et al., (2016). Cell. **************.
We offer an international, creative, and inspiring environment. The successful candidate will benefit from our large network of collaborations and have immediate opportunities to contribute to international projects. Our lab is located at the newly built Chinese Institute for Infectious Diseases, Chinese Institutes for Medical Research.
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PhD-level Assistant to Research Institute Director
The job includes two sets of roles:
Main responsibilities
Laboratory roles:
1- Responsible for procurement, purchase and organizing the installation of all equipment in the laboratory.
2- Maintain general lab equipment and organisation.
3- Train new staff on lab techniques and equipment including molecular/cell biology, biochemistry/biophysics of large membrane-embedded complexes.
4- Assist with interfacing with Cryo-EM, Imaging (including fluorescence), Computing, and Mass Spectrometry facilities at CIMR.
CIID institute roles:
1- Assist the Director in drafting the development plan, annual plan, relevant regulations of the Institute, and ensure the effectiveness of the implementation.
2- Assist the Director in carrying out administrative, scientific research, and educational work, etc.
3- Carry out the comprehensive coordination, supervision of the implementation of internal and external affairs of the Institute.
4- Responsible for the implementation of the planning, organizing and reception of important conferences and activities of the Institute.
Job requirements
1- Candidates will have a PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Biophysics of membrane proteins.
2- Experience with general lab management.
3- Strong background in molecular cloning, membrane-embedded complex purification, cryo-EM or X-ray crystallography, and microbiology is desirable.
4- Soft skills include outstanding organisational skills, keen attention to details and fluency in spoken and written English.