National Health Research Institutes

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Director of Institute of Cellular and System Medicine (ICSM) at the National Health Research Institutes (NHRI), Taiwan.

The National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan is a non-profit and mission-oriented biomedical research institute in Taiwan. Its mission is to advance medical and health research and improve people’s health and well-being. As one of NHRI’s prestigious research units, ICSM aims to develop innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases and its complications. To reach the goals, the general theme of the institute is to identify biomarkers & therapeutic targets and develop stem cell-based regenerative medicine via interdisciplinary biomedical sciences. For more background information regarding this position and the Institute can be found at the website: https://cs.nhri.org.tw/.

The Director is responsible for supervision of research programs within the institute, as well as for research collaboration with other sections of NHRI and outside institutions. Prospective candidates should have strong organizational, communicative, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with others at all levels inside and outside of NHRI. Applicants should have a doctorate (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) in biomedical sciences and demonstrate a successful record of conducting interdisciplinary research, particularly in cardiometabolic diseases and their therapy and regeneration.

Familiarity with Taiwan’s scientific and medical community, proficiency in Chinese language, the ability to work effectively in Taiwan’s research environment and experience in pharmaceutical related business are preferred.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a complete Curriculum Vitae and a brief statement of research expertise, administrative experience, and vision or plan for the development of the Institute (one or two pages). In addition, please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Search Committee for
The Director of the Institute of Cellular and System Medicine
Department of Research Planning and Development
National Health Research Institutes
35 Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan

Contact Person: Ms. Joyce Hsu (e-mail: joyce@nhri.edu.tw)

For full consideration, the application should be received by June 18, 2023. The position is open till a successful candidate is selected. Submitted materials will not be returned.

NHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and non-Taiwanese citizens are encouraged to apply.