Job Title: Faculty (PI) and Postdoctoral Positions – Future Marine Biomanufacturing Frontier Research Centre (OceanBioX_FutureLab)

Employer: Future Marine Biomanufacturing Frontier Research Centre (OceanBioX_FutureLab), a joint platform of Xiamen University and Fujian Ocean Innovation Centre (Fujian-OI).

Location: Xiamen, China

About Our Alliance

We are a pioneering research initiative born from a powerful partnership between two giants of science and innovation:

·Xiamen University (XMU): Founded in 1921 by renowned philanthropist Tan Kah Kee, Xiamen University is a Project 985/211 university and a designated "Double First-Class" institution

. Consistently ranked among China's most prestigious universities, it is celebrated for its stunning campus and exceptional strength in marine science. The university boasts a robust international outlook, maintaining cooperative relationships with over 270 institutions worldwide

·Fujian Ocean Innovation Centre (Fujian-OI): As a provincial-level innovation engine, Fujian-OI is dedicated to advancing marine science and technology. It serves as a central hub that integrates research resources, fosters industrial application, and drives the sustainable growth of the blue economy.

This collaboration is strategically located in Xiamen, a vibrant and beautiful coastal city that serves as a key hub for international trade and innovation. Known for its high quality of life, Xiamen provides an ideal environment for world-class research and living.

Our Vision

Our Centre is established to launch a paradigm shift in marine research. We are building a world-leading "Fully Autonomous Intelligent R&D Platform" that integrates AI scientists with robotic laboratories to create a closed-loop, self-optimising discovery engine. Our goal is to solve grand challenges in health, energy, and the environment by leveraging the unique potential of marine biological resources.

Open Positions

We are seeking visionary and driven talents at all levels to build our founding team:

·Principal Investigators (PIs)

·Postdoctoral Researchers

·Engineers & Research Assistants

·PhD & Master's Students

Research Directions

1.AI for Science & Engineering (The Digital Brain) for Marine Biomanufacturing

2.Photosynthetic Animal Biotechnology & Energy System Remodelling

3.Deep-Sea 'Dark Matter' Biosynthesis & Intelligent Manufacturing

4.Extreme Environment Bionics & Life-Enhancing Materials

What We Offer

·Internationally Competitive Salary & Package: A comprehensive compensation package negotiated to attract top global talent, including a generous start-up research fund for PIs.

·Exclusive Postdoc Benefit: In addition to the competitive salary, postdoctoral researchers recruited to Xiamen are eligible for a one-time life subsidy of 80,000 RMB.

·Comprehensive Benefits: Social insurance, housing fund, and assistance with children's local schooling.

·Innovative Dual-PI Model: A unique "Research PI + Engineering PI" co-leadership structure to ensure deep integration of scientific discovery and technological execution.

·Unparalleled Resources: Access to the state-of-the-art facilities and extensive networks of both Xiamen University and Fujian Ocean Innovation Centre.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF to lingli@xmu.edu.cn

with the email title "Name + Applied Position + Direction".

·A detailed CV, including a publication list.

·A research statement and future plan.

·Contact information for at least two references.

For more information, please visit:

·Xiamen University: https://www.xmu.edu.cn/

·Fujian Ocean Innovation Centre: