Research Assistant position in the Luo Lab (no vacancies at the moment)

Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica

The Academia Sinica is Taiwan’s premier academic institution, with 24 research institutes and 7 research centers committed to research excellence. The Biodiversity Research Center, a leading research institute in Taiwan, aims to advance fundamental science and conservation biology to improve our understanding and awareness of biodiversity. The Center is gaining recognition in the international community for its excellence in biodiversity research and education. Building your career in the Center means being part of a team of renowned scientists and innovative leaders in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology. English is the working language at Academia Sinica.

The Symbiosis Genomics & Evolution Lab, recently established in the Center, is located in the Interdisciplinary Building on the Academia Sinica main campus. The Center has its own NGS High Throughput Genomics Core, which operates major sequencing platforms, including Illumina NextSeq 2000, PacBio Sequel, and Oxford Nanopore GridION. The Center also has access to several state-of-the-art confocal and electron microscopes in the same building or nearby institutes. The Center hosts its own Biodiversity Ph.D. program within the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), which regularly attracts graduate students from around the world.

Working Location:

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

The Opportunity:

A Research Assistant opportunity is available at the Center in the laboratory of Yi-Jyun Luo. The research focus of the lab is the molecular evolution of developmental biology and genomics in symbiotic marine invertebrates. Using next-generation sequencing and single-cell genomics, the lab studies the biodiversity and evolutionary origins of symbiosis. The selected candidates will participate in a team working with acoels, corals, and other marine invertebrates, performing 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

4. Copy of diploma

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.

• Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential. Documents will not be returned.

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