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Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology

Research associates 2 Person

Our research team is seeking 1~2 Research Associates to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology, and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key ecological roles on Earth. We focus on the interactions between microbes and their environment and utilize cutting-edge omics and bioinformatics tools to uncover their evolutionary trajectories and regulatory mechanisms. Currently, we are conducting an NSTC-funded project on marine algae, population variation, and warming. This position is open until filled.

顧銓研究室現正招募 1 至 2 位研究助理，加入我們探索真核微生物之演化、生態與生物學上的關鍵生態角色。我們著重微生物與環境之間的互動，並利用尖端的多體學與生物資訊工具發掘演化軌跡與調控機制。目前我們正執行國科會(NSTC)資助的計畫，研究海藻族群變異與暖化相關議題。本職缺即日起開放申請，額滿為止。

Research Topics
1. Population genomics and evolutionary biology of marine algae.
2. Effects of oceanographic and physico-chemical factors on algal distribution.
3. Genomic variation, transcriptomic regulation and physiological properties of lipid synthesis and host-virus interactions in marine algae.

研究主題
1. 海洋微藻族群基因體學與演化生物學
2. 海洋科學及海洋物理化學因子對微藻分佈的影響
3. 海洋微藻基因體變異,、轉錄體調控、生理特性對脂質生合成機制影響 ，以及對宿主-病毒交互作用關係。


Job description (Tasks are assigned flexibly; not all are required.)
-Culture and maintain microalgal and protist strains.
-DNA/RNA extraction, NGS libraries preparation, and perform sequencing.
-Design and conduct genomic, transcriptomic, or metabolomics experiments and analyses.
-Perform bioinformatic analyses, including genome assembly, annotation, and phylogenomic analysis, etc..
-May participate in field sampling during research cruises.
-Manage routine laboratory tasks and other assigned duties.

工作內容（彈性分配，非所有項目皆為必須）
-培養與維護微藻與原生生物菌株
-DNA/RNA抽取、NGS library建置與定序
-設計並執行基因體、轉錄體或代謝體實驗與數據分析
-生物資料分析，包括基因體組裝、註解、系統基因組學分析等
-研究航次期間，可能需參與現場採樣
-實驗室例行管理與其他交辦事項

-Master’s degree in biology, bioinformatics, data science, oceanography, or a related field.
-Relevant research experience related to the described topics and tasks.
-Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, with strong communication skills.
-Advanced proficiency in English writing and communication, including report writing and presenting research findings.
-Familiarity with Linux and programming languages is a plus.

-擁有生物學、生物資訊學、數據科學、海洋學或相關領域碩士學位
-具備與上述主題/技術相關之研究經驗
-積極主動，能獨立作業並具團隊合作與溝通能力
-具備良好英文書寫與表達能力，包括撰寫報告及發表研究成果
-熟悉 Linux 系統與程式語言者尤佳

Our institute is part of Academia Sinica, the Taiwanese academy of sciences. The working language in our lab and institute is English. Knowledge in Mandarin or other Taiwanese languages is not required, but foreign researchers are encouraged to take Mandarin classes if they want. More details can be found on our lab and institute websites. Inquiries are also welcome.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan

From $600,000 NTD/year (Adjustable based on work experience)

Dr. Chuan Ku (associate professor & EMBO Global Investigator)

115 台北市南港區研究院路二段128號/128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.

+886-2-2787-1059

To apply, please send an email with the subject IPMB_application_RA_YourName directly to BOTH mailboxes, briefly describing your research interests, experience, skills, future plan, and contact details of at least two referees. A single PDF should be attached that includes your CV and relevant documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
意者敬請同時發送Email至上述兩個信箱 (標題”IPMB_application_RA_YourName”)，附上個人履歷，並簡述您的研究興趣、經驗、技能、未來規劃，以及至少兩位推薦人聯絡方式。相關資料請整合於單一PDF檔，合適人選將會安排面試。

2025-09-02

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