The lab is using moss (Physcomitrium patens) as a model to investigate various developmental biology-related questions in plants. The lab routinely employs techniques such as genetic manipulations, protein expression/purification, and confocal microscopy observation. We encourage those interested in plant biology to be part of the team.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join projects studying drought signaling occurring at the cell wall-plasma membrane-trafficking interface as well as function of kinases and phosphatases which regulate drought response.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise at least one of the following areas: proteomics; protein biochemistry and protein interaction; imaging and quantitative image analysis of subcellular localization, vesicle trafficking or cytoskeleton dynamics.  Evidence of past research productivity, recommendations of previous research mentors and general background in molecular biology will also be used to evaluate candidates.  Experience in Arabidopsis research will be beneficial but not required.

The working language of the laboratory is English and international applicants are encouraged to apply.  Laboratory staff are available to assist the successful candidate with establishing themselves in Taipei.  The Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology is well equipped for plant research and has excellent core facilities in proteomics, bioinformatics, microscopy, and sequencing/gene expression analysis.