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Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology

Research Assistant / Postdoc Position

Postdoctoral Fellow / R&D Scientist, Research Assistant and Others

[Bacterial Evolutionary Genomics] This position involves largescale comparative analyses of genome sequences to investigate genetic diversity and diversification across bacterial lineages. The research focuses on developing species delineation methods to improve taxonomic frameworks and identification accuracy, while also examining key genes associated with bacterial diversification to provide new insights into evolutionary and functional genomics. For related research projects and recent publications, please see our lab website: https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/chkuo/

(1) Strong interest in research and motivation to learn; relevant research experience is a plus but not required. (2) English proficiency; lab meetings and documents are in English. (3) A degree in Life Sciences or related fields.

Based on Academia Sinica regulation

IPMB, Academia Sinica

Starting monthly salary: BS-level Research Assistant, from NT$38,388; MS-level Research Assistant, from NT$44,968; Postdoc, from NT$64,711. The year-end bonus is 1.5 months. The starting salary and subsequent adjustments will depend on experience and performance.

Chih-Horng Kuo

128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.

02-27871127

Please email Chih-Horng Kuo directly (chk@gate.sinica.edu.tw) with the subject line: “Application for Research Assistant/Postdoc; Your Name”. An on-site visit and interview will be arranged for qualified candidates. Please include the following in your email: (1) Curriculum vitae and a description of experience, (2) motivation and future plan, and (3) contact information for referees.

2026-03-31

2026-06-30