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Institute of Biological Chemistry

Research Assistant (Bachelor/Master Degree) 1 Person

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.).

* Background in molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or chemical engineering, or experience in programming and an interest in interdisciplinary research

* Proactive learning, teamwork, and communication skills.

* Interest in synthetic biology and whole-genome sequencing is preferred

According to AS regulations

AS IBC R709

The monthly salary starts from NT$38,388 for bachelor's degree holders and NT$44,968 for master's degree holders. Salary can be negotiated based on background qualifications and actual performance. This position abides to the Labor Standards Act.

林敬雲 行政助理

128, Academia Road Sec. 2, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan AS IBC R709

02-2789-9800 #7090

1.Curriculum Vitae
2.School transcripts
3.Research papers (if applicable)
4.Research projects during their studies (if applicable)

Please send the required documents to the following contacts：

榮昕緯 博士：hwjung213@gate.sinica.edu.tw

林敬雲 行政助理：nightbirds@gate.sinica.edu.tw

Tel：02-2789-9800 #7090

2025-12-18

2026-06-18