Research Chair (Senior Group Leader) Positions at Tsinghua Laboratory of Brai...

About the Role

Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence (THBI) is conducting a global search for Research Chairs (Senior Group Leaders) at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor in the areas of systems and computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and neuro-technology.

THBI is an interdisciplinary research institute that aims to answer foundational questions about the biological basis of intelligence and its applications in computations and artificial intelligence systems. We are recruiting outstanding researchers from a wide range of areas, including but not limited to:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Computer science
• Neuroscience (behavioral, developmental, computational, and systems)
• Neuroengineering
• Systems biology
• Cognitive science

Applicants should have a strong, internationally recognized track record of scientific research in their respective field(s), as well as a keen interest in cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Research Chairs at THBI are expected to lead an active research group and collaborate with other THBI investigators toward the common goal of understanding the nature of intelligence.

Institute Overview

Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence (THBI) is a new stand-alone interdisciplinary research institute established by Tsinghua University. The institute aims to answer foundational questions about the nature of intelligence—in mind, brain, and artificial systems—through cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research efforts. THBI brings together domestic and international scholars from a broad range of fields in brain science, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science.

THBI will house 10 independent research groups. Research Chairs receive generous funding and research space to build their research teams and laboratory facilities. In addition to individual laboratory spaces, all THBI investigators have access to state-of-the-art research facilities operated by the institute, including:

• Non-Human Primate Research Center: Houses common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) and supports behavioral, physiological, and transgenic studies.
• Brain Imaging Center: Equipped with two high-performance magnetic resonance imaging systems (Siemens Prisma 3T and Bruker 9.4T scanners).
• Child Cognition Center: A large and fully equipped developmental laboratory for infants and young children.

We are continually expanding, and THBI Chairs are expected to help shape the establishment of our research facilities.

University Overview

THBI is housed within Tsinghua University, routinely ranked number 1 among Chinese universities and in the top 3 in Asia. Tsinghua is a vibrant research and academic community, particularly in science and engineering, and attracts the best students from all over China and beyond. The university’s standing confers ample funding opportunities at the municipal, national, and private donor levels.

The university offers housing and childcare support, including guaranteed access to top-ranked public schools from kindergarten to Grade 12. Tsinghua-affiliated elementary, middle, and high schools include an optional bilingual track for children of international faculty.

Location

Tsinghua University is located in the northwest of Beijing, a major hub of China’s high-tech industry. This offers multiple channels for industry collaborations and excellent job opportunities for spouses and families relocating to Beijing. The city is one of the most vibrant in the world, with excellent public transport, access to conveniences of a major metropolis, public parks, historical sights, and proximity to nature and mountains. Beijing is well-connected domestically and internationally and offers top-quality public and private education.

Children of Tsinghua faculty have guaranteed access to Tsinghua-affiliated schools from kindergarten through high school, all considered among the best in the country.

Requirements

• Strong, internationally recognized track record of scientific research in relevant fields.
• Keen interest in cross-disciplinary collaborations.
• No mandatory teaching duty.
• Knowledge of Chinese is not required; THBI operates in an English-speaking work environment.

Benefits

• Internationally competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous start-up fund and annual operation fund.
• Adequate laboratory space and technical/personnel support.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Housing and childcare support, including guaranteed access to top-ranked public schools.

Successful candidates are selected based on scientific qualifications regardless of age, gender, nationality, or ethnicity. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.