Unit:

Biodiversity Research Center, AS

Job title:

Research Assistants (1-2 positions)

Work content:

Our research team is seeking 1–2 motivated Research Assistants to join us in studying the ecology and evolution of plant–microbe symbiosis. We integrate field ecology, molecular microbiology, and genomic analyses to investigate how microbial communities assemble and adapt across hosts and environments. This position is open until filled.

本研究團隊誠徵 1–2 位研究助理，加入我們研究植物–微生物共生系統之生態與演化。研究內容結合田野生態、分子微生物學及基因體分析，探討微生物群落如何在不同宿主與環境中組成與適應。本職缺即日起開放申請，額滿為止。

Current research topics:

  • Host identity on symbiont community assembly

  • Ecological genomics of symbionts across native plant hosts

目前研究主題：

  • 宿主對其共生菌相之影響

  • 共生菌在不同植物宿主間的生態基因體學研究

Job description (Tasks are flexibly assigned; not all are required)

  • Conduct field sampling, mostly in roadside, urban, and agricultural environments

  • Isolate, culture, and maintain rhizobia strains and associated host plants

  • Perform microbiological and molecular experiments (e.g., DNA extraction, NGS library preparation, sequencing)

  • Design and conduct genomic experiments and analyses

  • Perform bioinformatic analyses (e.g., genome assembly, annotation, and phylogenomics)

  • Manage routine laboratory tasks and other assigned duties

工作內容（彈性分配，並非所有項目皆為必須）：

  • 田野採樣（主要於道路、都市綠地及農業環境）

  • 共生菌株與宿主植物之分離、培養與維護

  • 執行微生物與分子實驗（如 DNA 萃取、NGS 文庫製備與定序）

  • 進行生物資訊分析（基因體組裝、註解、系統基因體學等）

  • 實驗室日常管理與其他交辦事項

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in biology, bioinformatics, data science, ecology and evolution, or a related field

  • Relevant research experience related to the above topics or techniques

  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, with strong communication skills

  • Proficiency in English writing and communication, including writing reports and presenting research findings -Familiarity with Linux or programming languages is a plus

  • Familiarity with field sampling or plant culture is a plus

Our institute is part of Academia Sinica, the Taiwanese academy of sciences. The working language in our lab and institute is English. Knowledge in Mandarin or other Taiwanese languages is not required, but foreign researchers are encouraged to take Mandarin classes if they’d like to. Inquiries are also welcome.

  • 具生物學、生物資訊、資料科學、生態與演化或相關領域碩士學位

  • 與上述主題或技術相關之研究經驗

  • 積極主動、具獨立作業及團隊合作能力

  • 具良好英文表達與書寫能力，可撰寫報告與發表研究成果

  • 熟悉 Linux 系統或程式語言者尤佳

  • 熟悉野外採集、植物養殖者尤佳

Operating Hours:

依中研院規定 Based on Academia Sinica regulation

Work Place:

張昌祐助研究員研究室 Dr. Chang-Yu Chang Lab, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica

Treatment:

依據中央研究院規定及申請者資歷而定。 碩士級：NT$44,968元起。 Commensurate with the regulations of Academia Sinica and the applicant’s qualifications. Master level: starting from NT44,968 per month

Reference Site:

https://chang-yu-chang.github.io/changlab/

Contacts:

張昌祐 助研究員 Dr. Chang-Yu Chang

Contact Address:

115 台北市南港區研究院路二段128號中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei 115201 Taiwan, R.O.C.

Contact Telephone:

+886-2-2787-2286

Email:

changyuchang@gate.sinica.edu.tw

Required Documents:

To apply, please email changyuchang@gate.sinica.edu.tw with the subject line “BRC_application_RA_YourName.” Include in the email body a brief description of your research interests, experience, skills, and future plans. Attach a single PDF containing:

  • CV

  • Relevant documents and transcripts

  • Contact details of at least two referees (please indicate your relationship with each referee)

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

請以電子郵件寄至 changyuchang@gate.sinica.edu.tw，主旨請註明：「BRC_application_RA_姓名」。信件內容請簡述研究興趣、經驗、技能與未來規劃，並附上單一 PDF 檔，內容包含：

  • 履歷表
  • 相關文件或成績單
  • 至少兩位推薦人之聯絡方式（請註明與推薦人之關係）

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