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The Institute of European and American Studies (IEAS) at Academia Sinica in Taiwan is seeking applications for an open-rank faculty position (Assistant Research Fellow (tenure-track), Associate Research Fellow (with consideration for tenure), or Research Fellow (with tenure); which respectively correspond to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor, but without teaching obligations). The Institute is recruiting in all areas of European and American Studies, with particularly favorable consideration in the fields of British/American/Anglophone Literature (including Cultural Studies); U.S.-Taiwan-China Relations (including U.S. foreign relations, security, and U.S. politics); Demography, Social Stratification; and EU politics, preferably EU environmental politics/Degrowth, EU external relations, preferably EU–Russia relations, EU and Central/Eastern Europe.

(一)動物飼育設備清潔及清洗
(二)場域清消及相關事務處理
(三)廢棄物分類集中清運。

Using the mouse primary sensory cortex as a model, the researcher will assist in exploring the plasticity of cortical neural circuits, as well as the impact and pathogenic mechanisms of sensory cortical dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
1.Research Tools: Two-photon microscopy, functional calcium imaging in awake mice, animal behavioral training, mouse genetics, spatial gene expression, and immunostaining.
Note: This role involves survival surgeries, collection of in vivo samples, and other animal experiments that require the sacrifice of laboratory animals.
2.Responsibilities & Training: Independently design and conduct experiments.
(1)Technical Training: Mouse handling/surgery, image data analysis, fluorescent RNA in situ hybridization (FISH), and mouse behavioral assays.
(2) Professional Activities:
- Participate in routine lab progress reports and literature reviews.
- Mentor junior lab members.
- Encouraged to participate in internal (at academia sinica) and external symposia, for poster or oral presentations.

Institutum Iurisprudentiae (Institute of Law) invites
applicants specializes in three areas of legal research, including Law, Science, and Technology; Jurisprudence and Social Change; Empirical Legal Studies on Judicial Systems and Judicial Behaviors (Applying quantitative research method to empirical legal studies) to apply for a faculty position of Assistant Research Professor, Associate Research Professor, or Full Research Professor.

You will assist in exploring the plasticity of sensory cortical neural circuits and their role in the mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The role also includes assisting with routine laboratory administration and management.
1.Research Tools: Two-photon microscopy, functional calcium imaging in awake mice, animal behavioral training, mouse genetics, spatial gene expression, and immunostaining.
Note: This role involves survival surgeries, collection of in vivo samples, and other animal experiments that require the sacrifice of laboratory animals.
2.Responsibilities & Training: conduct experiments under instruction
(1)Technical Training: Mouse handling, image acquisition, data analysis, and mouse behavioral training.
(2)Professional Development:
- Participate in routine lab progress reports and literature reviews.
- Encouraged to participate in internal (at academia sinica) and external symposia, for poster or oral presentations.

[Agrobacterium-mediated transformation]
Research is conducted in a team-based setting. Responsibilities are adjusted according to team members’ background and experience, and relevant training is provided. Tasks involve preparation of Agrobacterium and plant materials, plant infection and transformation experiments, bioinformatics analyses of genomic and transcriptomic data to identify key genes, and molecular genetics approaches to investigate gene functions. For related research projects and recent publications, please see our lab website: https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/chkuo/

Collaborate with doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to engage in the following research and technical tasks:

*DNA Sequencing Techniques: Responsible for the operation and management of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and third-generation sequencing (Nanopore) platforms, including sample preparation and sequencing data analysis
*Gene Engineering and Synthetic Biology Applications: Design novel carbon-metabolism pathways and apply laboratory evolution to construct microorganisms capable of converting greenhouse gases.

Artificial Directed Evolution Research: Use E. coli as a model organism to study the role and applications of DNA copy-number diversity in accelerating directed evolution.

Assist the research team in the following synthetic biology and metabolic engineering-related projects:

1.Carbon Capture System Design and Optimization: Use synthetic biology and metabolic biology to design and enhance the efficiency of plant carbon capture pathways.
2.Microbial Engineering and Directed Evolution: Use E. coli as a model to engineer and evolve new carbon-fixation routes, then implement them in plants or cyanobacteria to boost carbon-fixation performance.

Carbon Utilization Conversion: Use novel carbon capture model species to convert the fixed carbon sources into high-value products.

A. Bioinformatics (NGS / Nanopore Data Analysis)

*Participate in data analysis for high-throughput sequencing experiments such as Illumina/Nanopore
*Establish and maintain NGS/ONT data analysis pipelines, including:
-Quality control (QC), alignment, assembly, and variant detection
-Methylation and other modification analyses
*Write and maintain analysis code (Python/R/bash) to automate, ensure reproducibility, and facilitate handover of processes
*Work closely with experimental staff to discuss experimental design and result interpretation

B. Automation & Agent Builder (Laboratory Automation and AI Agents)

*Assist in building and maintaining laboratory automation systems, such as:
*Automated liquid handling platforms and robotic arms.
*Sensor and monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, equipment status, etc.).
*Collaborate with biological researchers to modularize experimental workflows and design reusable automated workflows.
*Develop "experimental assistant"-type AI agents, including:
*Extracting experimental parameters, workflow planning, and error checking through LLM APIs (e.g., GPT).

Integrating various control programs (Python scripts, REST APIs, MQTT, serial communication, TCP/IP, etc.).

Our research team is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join us in studying the ecology and evolution of microbial symbiosis in plant–microbe systems. We integrate field ecology, molecular microbiology, and genomic analyses to understand how microbial communities assemble and adapt across hosts and environments. This position is open until filled.
Current research topics
- The effect of host identity on symbiont community assembly
- Ecological genomics of symbionts across co-occuring native plant hosts
- Functional variation in ecologically important traits in faculative symbionts

Job description
- Lead and particiapte in research projects
- Design and conduct experiments and data analyses
- Actively contribute to scientific writing and presentations
- Mentor junior researchers and assist in training activities
- Manage routine laboratory tasks and other assigned duties

【About Wong’s Lab】
Our lab studies human stem cells to explore the link between cell proliferation and differentiation. We focus on epigenetic mechanisms regulating progenitor cell growth, aiming to create high-quality cells for precision regenerative medicine. Join us to work with passionate researchers in stem cell and developmental biology, leveraging cutting-edge technology and resources at the institute and Academia Sinica.

【About the Positions】
- Develop individual research projects with guidance; support related research tasks.
- Engage in experimental design, analyze data, and provide regular updates on progress.
- Supervise daily laboratory activities, ensuring a productive and well-organized work environment.

• 從事腦機介面或AR/VR/MR的相關研究。
• 提出假設，設計實驗，並進行數據收集。
• 分析電生理訊號（包括但不限於EEG、EMG、EOG、SSVEP、眼球追蹤器等）並彙總發現。
• 撰寫科學論文並發表成果。
• 與其他團隊成員合作，記錄和轉移開發的技術。
• Carry out research in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces or AR/VR/MR.
• Formulate hypotheses, plan user studies, and carry out data collection.
• Analyze the collected bio-signals (include but not limited to EEG, EMG, EOG, SSVEP, eye-tracker.. ) and summarize the findings.
• Contribute to the design of innovative devices for collecting bio-signals and test them.
• Write scientific papers detailing findings for scientific conferences and journals.
• Cooperate with other team members and business groups on documenting and transferring the developed technologies.