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Research Technician & Lab Manager

OVERVIEW

The Cheng labis looking for an enthusiastic and excellent Research Technician
to join our dynamic and competitive group in human immunology research in
the Institute of Biomedical Sciences at Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Our research
focuses on dissecting human virus-specific T cells during viral infection,
vaccination, or virus-associated cancer by using various cutting-edge technology
platforms including multiplexed combinatorial peptide-MHC tetramer
staining, mass cytometry, single-cell sequencing methods
(Cheng et al., 2019. Science Immunology; Cheng et al., 2021. Immunity),
spatial imaging techniques, machine learning, and high-dimensional analysis
(Newell and Cheng., 2016. Nature Immunology) We are interested in
investigating the different arms of human adaptive immune responses,and
characterize their functional and cellular heterogeneity, particularly tissue-resident
memory T cells and ollicular helper T cells. We are currently working on chronic
hepatitis B infection (HBV), HBV-associated liver diseases, chronic inflammatory
disorders, and SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate with collaborators from hospitals. Collect, process, store,
and record keeping for clinical samples

2. Lab management and support other lab members’ projects.

3. Prepare documentations needed for IRB or grant applications.

4. Goods received and related record keeping.

5. Produce proteins related for peptide-MHC tetramer.

6. Learn mass cytometry experiment, and the preparation of materials
and reagents.

1、 執行業界及學研界之小分子新藥與化合物合成委託專案。
2、 依據目標化合物進行文獻搜尋與合成路徑評估，執行多步驟有機合成、反應條件優化、化合物純化、分析及結構確認。
3、 定期彙整專案進度與實驗結果，並與合作團隊進行跨領域技術討論。
4、 參與核心設施相關運作與管理，以及其他主管交辦事項。

To develop an independent, innovative research program at a competitive international level

(1) Long-standing research interest in the crosstalk between immune and metabolic signaling, or immunometabolism, and its impact on physiological/pathophysiological processes. Examples of study areas include (but not limited to):
研究免疫和代謝信號之間的相互作用（即免疫代謝）及其對生理/病理過程的影響。
* Immunometabolism in tissue homeostasis (Science 368:eaat3987; J Clin Invest 123:261; Nat Med 18:1665)
* Mitochondrial dynamics in liver metabolism (JCI Insight 7:e150041; Cell Metab 22:709)
* Circadian/metabolic rhythm and metabolites mediated inter-organ communication (Nature 502:550)
* Mitochondrial bioenergetics in inflammatory activation and resolution of immune cells (eLife 9:e54090; Cell Metab 7:485
(2) Studying the effect of gene regulation pathways on adipose tissue metabolism.
研究脂肪細胞代謝與基因訊號相關途徑之影響。
* Preadipocyte IL-13/IL-13R1 signaling regulates beige adipogenesis through modulation of PPAR activity (JCI 135(11):e169152)
(3) Lab Management.
協助實驗室管理（包含：實驗室耗材訂購管理與經費核銷、化學藥品和抗體與引子歸檔、IACUC與IRB文件上傳等…）。
(4) Ad-hoc tasks assigned by supervisor.
主管臨時交辦事項。

1、公文及郵件收發與傳遞
2、文書資料整理及文字輸入
3、其他臨時交辦事務

The Institute of Biological Chemistry (IBC) at Academia Sinica, Taiwan (www.ibc.sinica.edu.tw) seeks outstanding candidates to fill tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Research Fellow level. The Institute has a long tradition of excellence in research at the biology/chemistry interface, in particular protein biochemistry, structural biology, glycoscience and the study of other post-translational modifications.

We seek candidates pursuing innovative research in biochemical science, broadly defined, who seek to uncover how biochemical systems function, interact, and evolve at the molecular level. Experience with, and an interest in integrating, artificial intelligence into their research is also highly desirable.

Chosen candidates will receive a joint appointment at the Institute of Biochemical Sciences, National Taiwan University (ibs.ntu.edu.tw), along with substantial start-up funds, ongoing intramural support, and full access to all shared resources in Academia Sinica.

Application materials should include:
1) A cover letter with the names of three referees who will write on the applicant’s behalf;
2) A curriculum vitae;
3) A statement of research accomplishments; and
4) A proposal for future research. Application materials should be combined into a single PDF file and sent to the Chair of Recruitment Committee, c/o Ms. Pei-Ru Liao (email: prliao@as.edu.tw). The applicant should arrange for the letters from the three referees to be sent directly to prliao@as.edu.tw. Screening of applications will begin on November 2, 2026.

IBC is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women, indigenous peoples, individuals from visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and those of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is not a prerequisite for application.

1.Assist with academic research.
2.Handle administrative tasks related to research projects (e.g., basic 3.Chinese-English translation, expense reimbursement).
Assist with other tasks as needed.

OVERVIEW

The Cheng lab is looking for an enthusiastic and excellent
Bioinformatician to join our dynamic and competitive group
in human immunology research in the Institute of Biomedical
Sciences at Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Our research focuses on
deep-profiling human adaptive immunity during viral infection,
vaccination, or virus-associated cancer by cutting-edge technologies
including mass cytometry, single-cell sequencing methods
(Cheng et al., 2019. Science Immunology; Cheng et al., 2021. Immunity),
spatial transcriptomics, high-dimensional analysis
(Newell and Cheng., 2016. Nature Immunology), and machine learning
modeling. You will be working on exciting and complicated datasets
directly related to human health and disease. We have established
several platforms that generates high-quality data derived from
human clinical samples across infection, cancer, vaccination, and
immune-related diseases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. ASTRA consortium project: Analysis of Xenium single-cell spatial
transcriptomics data generated from a cohort of HCC patients.

2. CRS nasal atlas: Analysis of scRNA-seq dataset derived from a 32 CRS
patient cohort.

3. Analysis of scTCR-seq and scATAC-seq data.

4. Involve in all research projects in the lab to assist for data analysis.

5. Build cool tools or pipelines that facilitate data analysis.

林暐翔實驗室招聘學士級助理/碩士級助理。
工作內容為30%基礎實驗工作，70%專題研究計畫 (比例可討論)。基礎工作包括藥品採購，維護儀器，準備 agar plate 跟培養液等。專題研究計畫包括微生物與分生實驗，顯微鏡實驗，微流體培養等。我們特別關注具有分子生物學，微生物學相關研究專長的對象。我們會優先考慮未來想讀碩班或博班的人。
Dr. Wei-Hsiang Lin's lab recruiting Bachelor level/Master level research assistant. Job description: 30% on basic experiments, 70% on scientific project (relative ratio can be adjusted). Basic experiments: ordering reagents, maintaining equipments, prepare agar plate and culture media, etc. Scientific project including microbiology and molecular biology experiments, microscopy, microfluidic culture, etc. We are particularly looking for people with expertise in molecular biology and microbiology. We will prioritize people who want to pursue a master or PhD degree in the future.

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) at Academia Sinica invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Fellow level. We seek an outstanding scientist who will establish an innovative and independent research program addressing fundamental questions in contemporary biology. IMB offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment. Research at the Institute spans molecular, cellular, structural, developmental, computational, and systems biology. We welcome applicants whose work complements or expands our existing strengths and introduces new scientific perspectives, technologies, or interdisciplinary directions.

IMB is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who have been underrepresented in science, including women, indigenous scholars, and researchers with disabilities. We strongly value candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and supportive research and mentoring environment.

研究領域及方向：
海洋古生物研究室為林千翔副研究員所帶領的團隊，研究領域為海洋古生物多樣性及古魚類在時空間上的分布。生物的演化在地質紀錄裡留下許多殘破不齊的線索，結合這些化石紀錄與生態學理論可以分析特定生物類群的分布情形，並評估其背後的相關原因與生態資料。例如以魚類耳石分類為基礎，能重建特定時空的魚類群聚構造，並對魚類多樣性變化等生態問題做出貢獻。近期研究模式亦結合地質與生態保育，評估人為衝擊對海洋生態地區魚類群落的影響，在現今極具挑戰的全球環境變遷背景下，提供了嶄新的切入視角。
Research focus
•We investigate how geological and environmental changes have shaped marine biodiversity through time, with a particular focus on Neogene–Quaternary fossil fishes from the western Pacific. We are also developing research in conservation paleobiology to understand long-term human impacts on marine ecosystems.
•Our research integrates paleontology, marine biodiversity, and ecology.

主要工作內容：
1. 魚類耳石分析，基礎生物多樣性分析
2. 野外工作 (沉積物與化石/海洋生物採集)
3. 標本管理及其他交辦事項。
Primary responsibilities
•Analyze fish otoliths and marine biodiversity data.
•Assist with fieldwork, including sediment and fossil sampling.
•Curate fossil specimens and associated research collections.
•Support other research activities in the laboratory

The position involves conducting data mining, knowledge extraction, and data analysis to advance the Center’s research, knowledge extraction, and data analysis. Specific responsibilities include:
1.Analyzing the content, dissemination, and evolution of online public opinion.
2.Applying big data analytics and artificial intelligence methods in social science research.
3.Developing computational systems to enhance the sharing of knowledge and its social impact.
4.Act as project/team leader, responsible for progress planning, task assignment, and performance supervision.