[Chuan Ku Lab] Postdoctoral researcher

Two potential research areas are:

1. Giant viruses: evolution of viral gigantism, genome regulation, and virus-host interactions

Giant viruses are DNA viruses with extraordinary genomes that are associated with a wide range of eukaryotic hosts, including animals, fungi, amoebae, algae, and many other microeukaryotes.

2. Phages: evolution of phage resistance and susceptibility and dynamic phage-bacteria interactions

We focus on phages that infect antibiotic-resistant bacteria to study what determines the outcome of phage infection and to apply this knowledge to develop broad-range phages.

1. A PhD degree in biology, informatics, natural sciences or related fields
2. English writing and speaking skills
3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
4. Experience and knowledge in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology or microbial ecology

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.

To apply, please send an email with the subject IPMB_application_Postdoc_YourName directly to Chuan Ku, briefly describing your research interests, experience, skills, future plan, and contact details of at least two referees. A single PDF should be attached that includes your CV and relevant documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If an onsite interview is possible, we will cover the costs for flight and accommodation.
Inquiries are also welcome.

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