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研究主題: 麩胺酸與麩醯胺酸如何調控植物的生長與防禦
研究內容: 
本實驗室以分子遺傳的研究方法，探討植物對胺基酸（麩胺酸與麩醯胺酸
）的感應與訊息傳導。我們發現麩胺酸與麩醯胺酸除了是植物生長所必需的營
養成分，也可以促進植物的防禦反應，歡迎對植物學研究有興趣，並準備攻讀
更高學位者加入我們的行列，一起探索植物胺基酸的新功能。
Research Topic: How glutamate and glutamine regulate plant growth and defense
Research Description:
Our laboratory uses molecular genetics approaches to study how plants sense and
respond to amino acids (glutamate and glutamine). We have found that, in addition to
being essential nutrients for plant growth, glutamate and glutamine can also enhance
plant defense responses. We welcome individuals who are interested in plant biology
and plan to pursue advanced degrees to join our team in exploring the novel functions
of amino acids in plants.

The position involves conducting data mining, knowledge extraction, and data analysis to advance the Center’s research, knowledge extraction, and data analysis. Specific responsibilities include:
1.Analyzing the content, dissemination, and evolution of online public opinion.
2.Applying big data analytics and artificial intelligence methods in social science research.
3.Developing computational systems to enhance the sharing of knowledge and its social impact.
4.Act as project/team leader, responsible for progress planning, task assignment, and performance supervision.

The Center for Survey Research at the Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS), Academia Sinica invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Fellow level (equivalent to Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor appointments at universities).

We seek outstanding scholars specializing in survey methodology, computational social science, text mining, and data science.

As Taiwan’s premier research institution, Academia Sinica offers a collaborative and dynamic academic environment. The Center provides access to high-quality survey, digital, and administrative datasets, alongside extensive opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration to support innovative empirical research.

The major research interests in the LAI lab are to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying how bacterial pathogens deploy protein secretion systems for survival at its ecological niche and successful infection inside the plant host. We study the mechanistic and biological insights of the two major protein secretion nanomachines, type IV and type VI secretion systems (T4SS and T6SS), in Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the causal agent of crown gall disease and powerful gene transfer tool. We also aim to identify novel agrobacterial and plant genes critical for plant transformation and gene editing. The knowledge may provide new insights to improve Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation and translational applications in biomedicine and/or agriculture.

The postdoc will carry out a two-year research grant to study the antibacterial T6SS with focuses to investigate the T6SS evolution and assembly mechanisms.

The LAI lab provides the research environments and expertise on studies of protein secretion and pathogen-plant interactions using various tools including genetics/genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry/proteomics, and cell biology. The research may expand to study structural aspects of T6SS-assocaited protein complex using X-ray crystallography and cryoEM. The postdoc is also encouraged to develop an independent project and will be trained to serve as a mentor toward an independent investigator. The LAI lab is also active in international collaborations, which will bring opportunities for abroad training.

The major research interests in the LAI lab are to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying how bacterial pathogens deploy protein secretion systems for survival at its ecological niche and successful infection inside the plant host. We study the mechanistic and biological insights of the two major protein secretion nanomachines, type IV and type VI secretion systems (T4SS and T6SS), in Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the causal agent of crown gall disease and powerful gene transfer tool. We also aim to identify novel agrobacterial and plant genes critical for plant transformation and gene editing. The knowledge may provide new insights to improve Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation and translational applications in biomedicine and/or agriculture.

The Research Assistant will work with a senior Ph.D. student or a postdoc to carry out a two-year research grant to study the antibacterial T6SS with focuses to investigate the T6SS evolution and assembly mechanisms.

The LAI lab provides the research environments and expertise on studies of protein secretion and pathogen-plant interactions using various tools including genetics/genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry/proteomics, and cell biology. The research may expand to study structural aspects of T6SS-assocaited protein complex using X-ray crystallography and cryoEM. The postdoc is also encouraged to develop an independent project and will be trained to serve as a mentor toward an independent investigator. The LAI lab is also active in international collaborations, which will bring opportunities for abroad training.

針對臺灣地區一般民眾，執行臺灣人體生物資料庫計畫大台北地區宣導及收案作業。
工作內容包括：計畫宣導、問卷訪談、身體檢測、抽血與檢體處理等。

- Assist in studies of neuronal development,
synaptic plasticity, and mechanisms underlying
learning, memory, or sensory functions.
- Depending on expertise and interest, tasks may
include: cell biology, basic biochemistry, imaging,
data analysis, electrophysiology, or mouse
behavioral experiments.
- Support general laboratory operations and
management.

【Position description】
The Institute of Statistical Science of Academia Sinica is seeking visionary scientists to join our interdisciplinary research community. Applications are invited for tenure-track appointments as Full/Associate/Assistant Research Fellows (equivalent to Full/Associate/Assistant Professors in Universities). This tenure-track faculty position expects candidates to have new insights into statistics, data sciences, and computer science-related fields, including artificial intelligence.

【Job description】
Academia Sinica, Taiwan's most preeminent academic research institution, offers generous research funding, travel support, faculty housing, and other benefits. The Institute of Statistical Science provides a secure and stimulating research environment, with more than 30 faculty members, supportive administrative and IT teams, and many international visiting scholars annually. Unlike the universities, our faculty members have the freedom to choose to teach or not to teach.

1.研究助理：協助研究或獨立研究。
Research Assistants: Assist in research-related tasks or work on an independent project.
2.博士後研究員：表觀遺傳與轉錄調控於發育及疾病之角色。
Postdoctoral Fellows: Conduct research on the roles of epigenetics and transcriptional regulation in development and diseases.

The applicant should specialize at least one of the following fields: (1) GeoAI; (2) Geo-Computing; (3) Computational Social Science; or, (4) Geographic Information Science related research.

Responsibility: (either)
(1) Exploring epigenetic control in shaping sexual dimorphic circuit.
(2) Exploring the neural circuit mechanisms through Drosophila olfactory virtual reality system
(3) Exploring circuit integration of thermo-, hygro-, and olfactory sensation.

Responsibility: (either)
(1) Exploring epigenetic control in shaping sexual dimorphic circuit.
(2) Exploring the neural circuit mechanisms through Drosophila olfactory virtual reality system
(3) Exploring circuit integration of thermo-, hygro-, and olfactory sensation.