[Chuan Ku Lab] Research associates (1~2)

Our research team is seeking 1 or 2 master’s-level Research Associates to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key 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. The position is opened until filled.

顧銓研究室誠徵1 至 2 名碩士級研究助理，一同探索在地球上扮演重要角色的真核微生物之演化、生態與生物學。我們專注於微生物與環境的互動，並運用最先進的體學與生物資訊工具，以發掘其演化軌跡與調控機制。該職缺將開放至額滿為止。

Job description (at least three of the tasks listed below):

- Culturing and maintaining microalgal and protist strains

- Nucleic acid extraction, NGS library preparation and sequencing

- Single-cell omics analysis

- Bioinformatic analyses, including genome assembly, annotation, phylogenomic analysis, etc.

- Giant virus isolation and characterization

- Other routine laboratory affairs and assigned tasks

工作內容（至少三項任務）：

- 培養與維持微藻及原生生物菌株

- 核酸萃取、NGS建庫與定序

- 單細胞體學分析

- 生物資訊分析，包括基因體組裝、註解、親緣基因體學分析等

- 巨病毒分離與特性分析

- 其他實驗室例行事務與交辦事項

1. Master’s degree in biology or a related field
2. Research experience related to topics and tasks in our lab
3. Proficient English communication skills
4. Active participation in discussion, report writing, and dissemination of research findings
5. Familiarity with Linux and programming is a plus

1. 具生物學或相關領域之碩士學歷
2. 與本實驗室研究主題相關之工作或研究經驗
3. 良好的英語溝通能力
4. 能積極參與討論、撰寫報告，並發表研究成果
5. 熟悉 Linux 與程式語言者尤佳

Starting from $600,000 NTD/year for fresh graduates
起聘年薪為新台幣 600,000 元起

To apply for this position, please send an email (subject “IPMB_application_RA_YourName”) with your CV, briefly describing your research interests, experience, skills, future plan, and contact details of at least two referees.
意者敬請發送Email (標題”IPMB_application_RA_YourName”)，附上個人履歷，並簡述您的研究興趣、經驗、技能、未來規劃，以及至少兩位推薦人聯絡方式。