[Dr. Ka Wai Ma] Research Assistant (RA)

Lab name	Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology
Job Position	Research Assistant (RA)/Postdoc
Responsibilities	The lab of Ka Wai Ma is inviting application for one RA position or one postdoctoral researcher working on plant-microbiota research. You will be working on one of the following projects: • investigating the genetic basis of plant microbiota homeostasis using molecular techniques and CRISPR technology • mechanistic study of how bacterial microbiota members interfere with plant immune response using biochemical means The position is expected to begin in July 2024 (negotiable)
Requirements	Applicants are required to have research experience in microbiology or ecology, and hold a MS degree (RA) or a PhD (postdoc). Applicants with experience of QIIME2, python or R programming are highly preferred. Good command of English and preferably basic knowledge of mandarin.
Salary	Academia Sinica MS degree standards: NT$41040/month or above. Academia Sinica PhD degree standards: NT$65880/month or above. Prorated 1.5-month end-of-year bonus. In addition to the access of world-class facilities, you will be able to interact with local and international scientists through workshops or seminars. You will receive training to work on plant gnotobiotic system, reconstitution experiment and multiple omics techniques.
Website	https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/en/people/ipmb_researchers/ma-ka-wai
Contact	Dr. Ka Wai Ma
Telephone	02-27871115
Email	kawaim7@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Documents	Please combine your 1) CV (resume) and 2) maximum two pages personal statement describing your motivation and interest for this position as a pdf file, and send them to Ka Wai Ma. Subject of email should be KWM_March2024_YourName. Please provide 3) the contacts of two references as well. Application package with a different format may be missed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by June. Position will be open until it is filled.
	2024-03-12 ~ 2024-06-21