Career Opportunities at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC), Sun Yat-sen University, China

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (https://www.gzzoc.com/), affiliated with Sun Yat-sen University, is the largest and most prestigious ophthalmic institution in China. With a history of 60 years, ZOC is globally recognized for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. As the home of the China State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, ZOC spearheads groundbreaking advancements in ophthalmic science and technology. Designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Eye Care and Vision, ZOC also serves as the headquarters office of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asian office of the Afro-Asian Council of Ophthalmology. For 15 consecutive years, ZOC has been ranked No.1 in ophthalmology by “Best Hospitals in China”, and for 11 years, it has led ophthalmic research output in China according to “Science and Technology Evaluation Metrics”. In 2024 Nature Index ranking, among all ophthalmology/vision-designated institutions worldwide, ZOC showed highest overall research output in both fields of Health Sciences and Life Sciences.

Committed to global collaboration and cutting-edge innovation in both basic and clinical ophthalmic research, ZOC invites outstanding researchers and professionals across interdisciplinary fields to join our dynamic team.

We welcome top talents to explore career opportunities with us.

We are recruiting:

1. World-leading Scholars/Researchers 

2. Internationally Competitive Early-Career Researchers

3. International Early-Career Researchers 

4. Postdoctoral Researchers

Qualifications

Research areas: Including but not limited to:

• Life Sciences

• Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

• Engineering & Medical Technology

• Materials Science

• Ophthalmology & Vision Science

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree with at least 2 years of postdoctoral or independent research experience.

•A track record of internationally recognized research achievements in recent years and the ability to conduct independent and innovative research.

•Demonstrated potential to achieve international excellence in the candidate’s field.

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive an internationally competitive package, including.

1. Attractive salary with performance-based incentives.

2. Sufficient start-up funding and well-equipped laboratory / office space.

3. Assistance with children’s education and spouse employment.

4. Guaranteed graduate student recruitment quotas.

5. Priority access to comfortable and convenient talent apartments.

6. Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

7. Dedicated support for grant applications and career development.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to humanresource@gzzoc.com with the email subject: “Current Affiliation + Applicant Name”

1. Full Curriculum Vitae (including a complete publication list).

2. Summary of research achievements (max. 2 pages)

3. Research proposal outlining future plans (max. 3 pages).

Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Successful candidates may choose to work in either Guangzhou or Hong Kong, China.

Contact Information  

Human Resources Department

Contact: Mr. Liu, Ms. Huang

Phone: +86 20 6661 8946

Email: humanresource@gzzoc.com