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Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology

博士後研究員/Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Job Description
    1. Unit

      Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology

    2. JobTitle

      博士後研究員/Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    3. Job Category

      Postdoctoral Fellow

    4. Work Content

      The major research interests in the LAI lab are to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying how bacterial pathogens deploy protein secretion systems for survival at its ecological niche and successful infection inside the plant host. We study the mechanistic and biological insights of the two major protein secretion nanomachines, type IV and type VI secretion systems (T4SS and T6SS), in Agrobacterium tumefaciens, the causal agent of crown gall disease and powerful gene transfer tool. We also aim to identify novel agrobacterial and plant genes critical for plant transformation and gene editing. The knowledge may provide new insights to improve Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation and translational applications in biomedicine and/or agriculture.

      The postdoc will carry out a two-year research grant to study the antibacterial T6SS with focuses to investigate the T6SS evolution and assembly mechanisms.

      The LAI lab provides the research environments and expertise on studies of protein secretion and pathogen-plant interactions using various tools including genetics/genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry/proteomics, and cell biology. The research may expand to study structural aspects of T6SS-assocaited protein complex using X-ray crystallography and cryoEM. The postdoc is also encouraged to develop an independent project and will be trained to serve as a mentor toward an independent investigator. The LAI lab is also active in international collaborations, which will bring opportunities for abroad training.

    5. Qualifications

      對微生物學研究具有高度熱忱，並至少具備下列兩項專長或研究經驗者：細菌遺傳學、蛋白質化學、電子顯微鏡技術或生物資訊分析。
      Applicants should have a strong passion for microbiology research, particularly bacterial protein secretion systems. Candidates are required to possess research experience and expertise in at least two of the following areas: bacterial genetics, protein biochemistry, microscopy, and bioinformatics.

  • Working Environment
    1. Operating Hours

      依中研院規定/Based on Academia Sinica regulation

    2. Work Place

      115 台北市南港區研究院路二段128號/128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.

    3. Salary

      NT$64711起，依據經驗、專長及規定支薪/NT$64711 for freshly Ph.D. or according to regulation.

    4. Reference Site https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/en/ipmb_researchers#ipmb-14
  • Acceptance Method
    1. Contacts

      賴爾珉/Dr. Erh-Min Lai

    2. Contact Address

      115 台北市南港區研究院路二段128號/128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.

    3. Contact Telephone

      02-27871158 or 02-27871031

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

      請以電子郵件方式寄履歷及相關文件(含兩位推薦者聯絡方式)到賴爾珉博士信箱 (emlai@gate.sinica.edu.tw)。合適者將通知面談。
      Please send a complete CV, names of 2 references to Dr. Erh-Min Lai (emlai@gate.sinica.edu.tw). Suitable candidates will be invited for interviews.

    6. Application Instructions

  • Date
    1. Publication Date

      2026-07-29

    2. Expiration Date

      2026-12-31

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