We are looking for a 1-2 year short term research assistant on molecular biology. You will be involved in any of the following projects:

Topic 1 Plant synthetic biology: To build a synthetic polarity circuit in plant root hair to hijack and modulate root hair tip growth.

Topic 2: Fungal cell polarity: To elucidate how differences in the polarity proteins in yeast and filamentous fungi influence the spatial temporal dynamics of cell polarity.

Topic 3: Bacterial communication within biofilms: Bacteria form multicellular communities called biofilms. Biofilms develop using patterned cell differentiation, similar to embryogenesis. This project aims to elucidate how oscillators within individual bacteria couple with each other to form synchronized patterns collectively in a biofilm.

Who we are looking for: People who are 1. experienced and skilled in molecular cloning, specifically making plasmid constructs, and 2. want to learn more.

What you will learn: All of the topics above heavily rely on the crosstalk between Dynamic Systems Theory, and Molecular Cell Biology. The lab is integrally good at Live Cell Imaging, Image Analysis, Coding, Dynamic Modeling, and Microfluidics. We encourage you to see this as an opportunity to learn something new for your future career.

• A bachelor degree (or above) on Biological Sciences.
• Expertise in molecular cloning.
• Communication skills in English.

The Hsieh lab at IPMB focuses on fungal-bacterial competition. We combine functional genomics, genetics, and experimental evolution to determine the mechanisms and consequences of such cross-kingdom competition.

Our lab will start in October 2025. We are seeking 1-2 M.S. level research associates to help establish our new lab. Candidates will have the opportunity to lead independent projects under Phoebe’s mentorship and earn authorship on resulting publications. This position is ideal for someone with microbiology and molecular biology experience who seeks more hands-on research training.

Responsibilities
• Basic microbiology and molecular biology experiments, including:
o Routine handling of bacterial and fungal culture
o High-throughput genetic screens
o Build gene knockout strains
o Molecular cloning, DNA extractions, and sequencing
• Lab management support, including media prep, ordering, and maintaining equipment
• Candidates are encouraged to lead and execute small-scale independent research projects
• Present data at the lab meeting and provide weekly research updates
• Weekly update on the experimental progress
• 2-year minimum appointment

Requirements:
• M.S. in biology, microbiology, or a related discipline
• Experience in molecular cloning and aseptic technique is highly desirable
• Ability to perform clean, contamination-free experiments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Accurate record-keeping and data documentation
• Ability to work as a team member
• Positive, adaptable, and self-motivated attitude

Preferred requirements:
• Highly organized and responsible
• Patient and strong interest in learning new experimental techniques

The laboratory of Dr. Ting-Ying Wu at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica (IPMB, AS), invites applications for a fully funded Research Assistant (RA) position. The successful candidate will explore plant-environment interactions, specifically focusing on plants such as Marchantia, Arabidopsis, and potentially soybean, under environmental stresses like heat stress and clock alterations associated with global warming in high-altitude crops. This project employs systems biology and predictive biology approaches and is conducted in collaboration with Dr. Devang Mehta’s lab at KU Leuven, Belgium. The job content includes Molecular cloning, analysis of protein expression, nuclear protein extraction, and mutant plant screening.

• Master's degree in biology or a related field
• Relevant research experience in molecular biology and plant biology
• Proficient in English communication (oral and written)
• Ability to actively participate in scientific discussions and report writing

The lab of Ka Wai Ma is inviting application working on plant-
microbiota research. The lab is using different model systems and the
associated culture collection to understand the principles governing
plant-microbiota homeostasis. The lab routinely uses omics
techniques including amplicon sequencing, transcriptomics and
reconstitution system. The lab is currently looking for a motivated
candidate to work on a CRISPR editing project. The project aims to
use CRISPR technology to perform gene editing on crops with
subsequent phenotyping.
The position is opened until filled
馬家威實驗室現誠聘研究助理/博士後，從事植物微生物相研究。本實
驗室使用不同的模型系統和相關的微生物庫進行植物微生物相重組實驗
以了解植物微生物群互動平衡機理。實驗室大量使用比如包括擴增子測
序、轉錄組學技術。本實驗室目前正在尋找助理/博士後從事 CRISPR
編輯專案。該專案旨在使用 CRISPR 技術對作物進行基因編輯，並進
行表型分析。

Applicants are required to

1. hold a MS degree (RA) or a PhD (postdoc)
2. have research experience in molecular biology and CRISPR
technology
3. experience in the use of golden gate cloning system, Gibson
4. working experience on monocot/crops are preferred
5. Good command of English and preferably basic knowledge of
mandarin.
申請者要求
6. 具碩士學位 (研究助理) 或博士學位 (博士後)
7. 具份子生物學及CRISPR基因編輯經驗，無相關經驗者不作考慮
8. 曾使用golden gate 及 Gibson 系統者為佳
9. 具農作物相關操作經驗者優先考慮
10. 具英語交流書寫能力，通華語為佳 (非必要)

參與 (1)台灣新穎的海洋溫泉藍綠菌株的光合作用和適應環境的分子機制，比較基因體分析與新型的抗生素生合成基因的探討。

(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。

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