Research Assistant position in the Luo Lab

Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica

Academia Sinica is Taiwan’s premier academic institution, comprising 24 research institutes and 7 research centers dedicated to research excellence. The Biodiversity Research Center (BRC), one of its leading institutes, aims to advance fundamental science and conservation biology, enhancing understanding and awareness of biodiversity. The Center is internationally recognized for its excellence in biodiversity research and education. Joining the BRC means becoming part of a team of renowned scientists and innovative leaders in ecology and evolutionary biology. English is the primary working language at Academia Sinica.

The recently established Symbiosis Genomics & Evolution Lab is housed in the Interdisciplinary Building on the Academia Sinica main campus. The lab is part of the BRC, which hosts its own NGS High Throughput Genomics Core, equipped with major sequencing platforms, including Illumina NextSeq 2000, PacBio Sequel IIe, and Oxford Nanopore PromethION 2. Researchers also have access to state-of-the-art confocal and electron microscopes within the same building or nearby institutes. The BRC is home to the Biodiversity Ph.D. program under the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), which attracts graduate students from around the world, fostering a vibrant and diverse research community.

Working Location:

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

The Opportunity:

A Research Assistant position is available in the Luo Lab. The lab focuses on the molecular evolution of developmental biology and genomics in symbiotic marine invertebrates. Using next-generation sequencing and single-cell genomics, the lab investigates the biodiversity and evolutionary origins of symbiosis. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working with acoels, corals, and other marine invertebrates, employing molecular biology techniques and developing bioinformatics pipelines.

The lab is focusing on the following research topics:

• Symbiosis genomics and evolution of acoels

• Symbiosis genomics and microbiome of corals

• Evolutionary developmental biology of marine invertebrates

Responsibilities:

1. Collect and culture marine invertebrates and microalgae.

2. Perform molecular biology and biochemistry.

3. Analyze bioinformatics data.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, mathematics, or related field.

2. Experience with molecular biology or bioinformatics.

3. Good communication skills and a team player.

Starting Date:

Negotiable

Compensation & Benefits:

In accordance with the Academia Sinica Employee Compensation Regulations (approximately NT$44,280 monthly with a master’s degree) with annual paid leave, annual bonus (1.5-month salary), employment insurance, and health insurance.

How to Apply:

Apply by emailing your Submission Documents combined into one PDF file to Yi-Jyun: yjluo@gate.sinica.edu.tw

Submission Documents:

1. Cover letter summarizing research interests, professional experience, and career goals

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Names and contact information of 2 referees, in which one should be a previous employer

Application Due Date:

Application deadline will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Academia Sinica is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The institute strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

• Further details about the institute can be viewed on the institute's website.