Our research team is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology, and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key ecological roles on Earth. We focus on the interactions between microbes and their environment and utilize cutting-edge omics and bioinformatics tools to uncover their evolutionary trajectories and regulatory mechanisms. Currently, we are conducting an NSTC-funded project on marine algae, population variation, and warming. This position is open until filled.

Research Topics
1. Population genomics and evolutionary biology of marine algae.
2. Effects of oceanographic and physico-chemical factors on algal distribution.
3. Genomic variation, transcriptomic regulation and physiological properties of lipid synthesis and host-virus interactions in marine algae.

Job description:
1. Lead and participate in research projects.
2. Design and conduct experiments or data analyses.
3. Establish standardized protocols or pipelines for all team members.
4. Actively participate in scientific writing and presentation
5. Mentor junior researchers

-PhD in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, marine biology, microbiology, or a related field.
-Research experience in related topics.
-Strong programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages.
-Ability to lead research projects independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
-Proficient in English writing and communication skills.
-Experience in writing scientific papers and presenting at conferences.

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 want. More details can be found on our lab and institute websites. Inquiries are also welcome.

Our research team is seeking 1~2 Research Associates to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology, and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key ecological roles on Earth. We focus on the interactions between microbes and their environment and utilize cutting-edge omics and bioinformatics tools to uncover their evolutionary trajectories and regulatory mechanisms. Currently, we are conducting an NSTC-funded project on marine algae, population variation, and warming. This position is open until filled.

顧銓研究室現正招募 1 至 2 位研究助理，加入我們探索真核微生物之演化、生態與生物學上的關鍵生態角色。我們著重微生物與環境之間的互動，並利用尖端的多體學與生物資訊工具發掘演化軌跡與調控機制。目前我們正執行國科會(NSTC)資助的計畫，研究海藻族群變異與暖化相關議題。本職缺即日起開放申請，額滿為止。

Research Topics
1. Population genomics and evolutionary biology of marine algae.
2. Effects of oceanographic and physico-chemical factors on algal distribution.
3. Genomic variation, transcriptomic regulation and physiological properties of lipid synthesis and host-virus interactions in marine algae.

研究主題
1. 海洋微藻族群基因體學與演化生物學
2. 海洋科學及海洋物理化學因子對微藻分佈的影響
3. 海洋微藻基因體變異,、轉錄體調控、生理特性對脂質生合成機制影響 ，以及對宿主-病毒交互作用關係。

Job description (Tasks are assigned flexibly; not all are required.)
-Culture and maintain microalgal and protist strains.
-DNA/RNA extraction, NGS libraries preparation, and perform sequencing.
-Design and conduct genomic, transcriptomic, or metabolomics experiments and analyses.
-Perform bioinformatic analyses, including genome assembly, annotation, and phylogenomic analysis, etc..
-May participate in field sampling during research cruises.
-Manage routine laboratory tasks and other assigned duties.

工作內容（彈性分配，非所有項目皆為必須）
-培養與維護微藻與原生生物菌株
-DNA/RNA抽取、NGS library建置與定序
-設計並執行基因體、轉錄體或代謝體實驗與數據分析
-生物資料分析，包括基因體組裝、註解、系統基因組學分析等
-研究航次期間，可能需參與現場採樣
-實驗室例行管理與其他交辦事項

-Master’s degree in biology, bioinformatics, data science, oceanography, or a related field.
-Relevant research experience related to the described topics and tasks.
-Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, with strong communication skills.
-Advanced proficiency in English writing and communication, including report writing and presenting research findings.
-Familiarity with Linux and programming languages is a plus.

-擁有生物學、生物資訊學、數據科學、海洋學或相關領域碩士學位
-具備與上述主題/技術相關之研究經驗
-積極主動，能獨立作業並具團隊合作與溝通能力
-具備良好英文書寫與表達能力，包括撰寫報告及發表研究成果
-熟悉 Linux 系統與程式語言者尤佳

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 want. More details can be found on our lab and institute websites. Inquiries are also welcome.

參與 (1) 台灣海洋溫泉藍綠菌株的表型特性與比較基因體解析及其生物技術應用。

(2)台灣新穎的溫泉藍綠菌變異株的趨光性移動和胞外多醣生合成的分子機制探討。

植微所謝侑穎實驗室 (www.labofpie.org)專注於真菌與細菌間的拮抗作用，結合功能性基
因體學、遺傳學與實驗演化等方法，探討跨界微生物競爭的機制與其生物學後果。
本實驗室將於 2025 年 10 月正式成立，現誠徵 1–2 位碩士級研究助理協助新實驗室的建
立。錄取者將在 Phoebe 的指導下主導獨立研究計畫，並有機會參與論文發表並獲得作
者資格。本職位適合具備微生物學與分子生物學背景，並希望增進實驗操作經驗者。

工作內容：
• 執行基本微生物學與分子生物學實驗，包括：
o 培養真菌與細菌
o 進行高通量基因篩選
o 建構基因剔除菌株
o 分子複製、DNA 萃取與定序
• 協助實驗室管理，包括培養基準備、耗材訂購與設備維護
• 鼓勵獨立規劃並執行小型研究計畫
• 參與實驗室會議並定期報告研究進度
• 每週更新實驗進展
• 聘期至少兩年

• 生物學、微生物學或相關領域碩士學位
• 有分子複製與無菌操作經驗者尤佳
• 能夠執行無污染的實驗操作
• 良好的口頭與書面溝通能力
• 出色的組織能力、時間管理與工作排序技巧
• 能精確記錄實驗數據與操作流程
• 能與團隊合作
• 積極主動、適應力強

加分條件：
• 做事有條理且負責任
• 有耐心且樂於學習新實驗技術