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Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology

Director Position

  • Job Description
    1. Unit

      Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology

    2. JobTitle

      Director Position

    3. Job Category

      Research Fellow & Specialist

    4. Work Content

      Academia Sinica, Taiwan, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology (ICOB). The initial appointment is for a period of three years (renewable for a second term), and will also carry the title of Research Fellow.

      As the pre-eminent academic research institution in Taiwan, Academia Sinica is devoted to basic and applied research in life sciences, mathematics and physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. ICOB currently consists of 22 laboratories, several of which are located at the Marine Research Station in Yilan County. ICOB conducts research in the following four focal areas: “Cellular Dysfunction”, “Eco-Evo-Devo”, “Neuroscience”, and “Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology”. ICOB is well funded and equipped with modern research facilities managed by experienced research specialists. ICOB maintains a high research standard with a high-quality publication record. For more detailed information about Academia Sinica and ICOB, please see http://www.sinica.edu.tw and https://icob.sinica.edu.tw/Eng, respectively.

    5. Qualifications

      Interested candidates should have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree, with outstanding research accomplishments and demonstrated leadership ability. Besides pursuing a rigorous research program at ICOB, the successful candidate is expected to build on the existing strengths of ICOB, develop new research thrusts, and provide intellectual leadership in cellular and organismic biology research in Taiwan.

  • Working Environment
    1. Operating Hours

      Comply with Academia Sinica regulations

    2. Work Place

      Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology (ICOB), Academia Sinica

    3. Treatment

      Comply with Academia Sinica regulations

  • Acceptance Method
    1. Contacts

      Chair of the Search Committee (via Ms. Charity Chen)

    2. Contact Address

      128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan

    3. Contact Telephone

      886-2-27899504

    4. Email charity@gate.sinica.edu.tw
    5. Required Documents

      Applications including complete curriculum vitae, a publication list, research accomplishments, or nominations with a brief rationale for recommendation and contact information, should be submitted to Chair of the Search Committee, ICOB, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan or by Email to charity@gate.sinica.edu.tw before September 30, 2026. Letters of recommendation will be requested on the applicant’s behalf. The selection process will continue until the position is filled.

    6. Precautions for application

  • Date
    1. Publication Date

      2026-07-20

    2. Expiration Date

      2026-09-30

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