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Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Announcement of Research Positions as Chief Scientists and Group Leaders
The Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (TRI-CAAS), founded in 1958, is the only national research agency in China specialized for tobacco agricultural sciences with complementary disciplines. In order to promote scientific innovation and to accelerate the process of TRI-CAAS in becoming one of the world-class agricultural research institutions, we now announce the availability of multiple research positions as Chief Scientists and Group Leaders under the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program (ASTIP).
Research Positions and Fields
Tobacco genetics and breeding: tobacco germplasm, breeding for higher quality and better disease resistance
Tobacco functional genomics: evaluation and utilization of tobacco mutants, gene regulation of tobacco quality traits, axillary bud development, and leaf senescence
Tobacco physiology and cultivation: nutrient physiology and fertilization, growth and metabolism, harmfulness reduction of tobacco products, tobacco processing
Quality and safety evaluation of tobacco products: risk assessment of exogenous and endogenous hazardous substances in tobacco products
Special crops and plant functional ingredients: research and utilization of functional ingredients from tobacco and other Solanaceae species
Technology system of modern agriculture in tobacco growing areas: tobacco evolution and natural resources in tobacco growing areas in China, high efficiency cultivation techniques in mountainous regions, agricultural mechanization and its intelligentization, information technology in tobacco growing areas
Green pest control: population differentiation and variation of major agricultural pests, green pest control technology, marine bioactive substances
One Chief Scientist and multiple Group Leader positions are available in each of the 7 research fields
Salary and Support
Chief Scientist: based on qualification, the proposed annual salary of a Chief Scientist is 600,000 RMB Yuan ($98,000 USD). A Chief Scientist will also be supported with a start-up fund of two million RMB Yuan ($326,800 USD) with necessary lab space and equipments. TRI-CAAS will provide a 100-square-meter transition apartment and 500,000 RMB Yuan ($81,700 USD) settling-in allowance and will help find a job for a spouse.
Group Leader: Salary and support for a group leader will be will be commensurate with experience.
Candidates supported by the “Youth Elite Project” of CAAS or any other talent program in China will have the corresponding benefits and support.
Job Requirements
Basic qualifications
The candidates should have a strong sense of professionalism and integrity, be innovative with team spirit.
The candidates should also have a global vision with a strong professional background and achievements in the related fields, as well as strong communication skills.
Chief Scientist
A senor, professor-rank title is required for domestic applicants. Priority will be given to academicians, member of Recruitment Program of Global Experts, the National Outstanding Youth, “Hundred Talents Program" person of Chinese Academy of Sciences, "Yangtze River Scholar", and other distinguished professors. Do