Research Assistant / Postdoc Position

Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology


Research Assistant / Postdoc Position



- Job Description

- Unit Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology
- JobTitle Research Assistant / Postdoc Position
- Job Category Postdoctoral Fellow / R&D Scientist, Research Assistant and Others
- Work Content [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/
- Qualifications
- 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.

- Working Environment

- Operating Hours Based on Academia Sinica regulation
- Work Place IPMB, Academia Sinica
- Treatment 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.
- Reference Site https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/chkuo/

- Acceptance Method

- Contacts Chih-Horng Kuo
- Contact Address 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.
- Contact Telephone 02-27871127
- Email chk@gate.sinica.edu.tw
- Required Documents 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.
- Precautions for application

- Date

- Publication Date 2026-03-31
- Expiration Date 2026-06-30