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Institute of Molecular Biology

Research Assistant 2 Person

R&D Scientist, Research Assistant and Others

We are actively seeking Research Assistants with an interest in chromatin biology, gene regulation, and functional genomics to join our team. The successful candidate will have strong organizational
skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative research environment. We investigate how disease-associated mutations in chromatin regulators and histones disrupt gene regulation.
Research Assistants will support ongoing projects through basic cloning, molecular biology and tissue culture, and will have opportunities to learn CRISPR-based mutagenesis and genomics
techniques.

1. Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. biology)
2. Strong organization and record-keeping skills with excellent attention to detail.
3. Prior experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including cloning and mammalian tissue culture, is preferred.
4. Commitment of at least 1-2 years is strongly preferred.

Same as Academia Sinica’s regulations

Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica

Academia Sinica standards or above, starting from NTD 44,968 for candidates with a master‘s degree and NTD 38,388 for those with a bachelor‘s degree, and flexible salary adjustments will be made based on performance.

Dr. Hui Si Kwok

128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan (Institute of Molecular Biology Academia Sinica)

please contact via e-mail

Interested candidates are encouraged to email Hui Si at hskwok@as.edu.tw with the subject “Research Assistant Application”. Application should include a CV and a brief statement outlining your research background, research interests and motivation for joining our lab.

The lab just launched in January 2026 and is supported by startup and core institutional funding. As a new lab, we are building our research program from ground up, offering trainees a unique opportunity to shape the group’s scientific direction and lab culture of the group. Lab members will benefit from strong mentorship in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.  The position is available to start as soon as possible.

2026-01-13

2026-07-31