We are seeking 1–2 postdoctoral fellows to join our lab in studying polymicrobial interactions and host–microbe interactions with agricultural relevance. Our research integrates comparative genomics, ecological sampling, microbial genetics, and functional assays to understand how fungi, bacteria, and phages interact within polymicrobial communities and how these interactions influence microbial pathogenesis in plant hosts.

Our lab has strong expertise in functional genomics and experimental evolution, using bottom-up approaches to address these questions. We welcome postdoctoral researchers with complementary interests—such as plant immunity, evolutionary genomics, or microbial ecology—to join our team. This position is ideal for recently graduated PhD scientists who are passionate about microbial interactions and aspire to pursue a faculty position in academia.

The position is open until filled.
Lab website: www.labofpie.org

Research Topics

1. Genetic basis of fungal–bacterial–phage interactions and their impact on microbial community development
2. Comparative analysis of microbial pathogenic genes in single versus mixed infections
3. Bioinformatic and evolutionary analysis of antimicrobial genes in plant pathogens

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research projects
2. Design and conduct experiments and/or computational data analyses
3. Develop and maintain standardized laboratory protocols or bioinformatic pipelines
4. Actively participate in manuscript preparation and scientific presentations
5. Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers

• PhD in biology, microbiology, genomics, evolutionary biology, or a related discipline
• Experience in phage biology, plant immunity, comparative genomics, and/or working with plant fungal or bacterial pathogens is highly desirable
• Strong programming skills in Python and R, with experience analyzing NGS data, preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Willingness to mentor students and develop grant-writing skills
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities
• Positive, adaptable, and self-motivated attitude

[Agrobacterium-mediated transformation]

Research is conducted in a team-based setting. Responsibilities are adjusted according to team members’ background and experience, and relevant training is provided. Tasks involve preparation of Agrobacterium and plant materials, plant infection and transformation experiments, bioinformatics analyses of genomic and transcriptomic data to identify key genes, and molecular genetics approaches to investigate gene functions. For related research projects and recent publications, please see our lab website: https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/chkuo/

• Strong interest in research and motivation to learn; relevant research experience is a plus but not required.
• English proficiency; lab meetings and documents are in English.
• A degree in Life Sciences or related fields.

The lab of Ka Wai Ma is inviting application working on a NSTC-
funded project titled Transcriptome-guided combinatorial gene
editing to understand plant-microbiota homeostasis. The Ma lab
uses both gnotobiotic Arabidopsis and the associated bacterial culture
collection to understand the principles governing plant-microbiota
homeostasis. Our research employs a multitude of omics techniques
including 16S amplicon sequencing, transcriptomics and proteomics
for functional analyses. The lab is currently looking for a motivated
candidate to work on a CRISPR editing project 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，從事由國科會資助【以轉錄組
導向進行組合基因編輯以了解植物微生物相的平衡機理】項目。本實驗
室使用阿拉伯芥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。實驗室使用擴增子測序、轉錄組學
及肽組學分析等技術，並提供相關技術培訓。

Applicants are required to

1. hold a MS degree (RA) or a PhD (postdoc)
2. experience handling plants
3. have good command of English and preferably basic
knowledge of mandarin.
4. basic experience in microbiology or molecular biology
5. experience using golden gate cloning system is highly preferred
申請者要求
1. 具碩士學位 (研究助理) 或博士學位 (博士後)
2. 具植物相關操作經驗
3. 具英語交流書寫能力，通華語為佳 (非必要)
4. 具基本微生物學或份子生物學
5. 曾使用golden gate 及 Gibson 系統者為佳

Our research team is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join us in exploring the evolution, ecology, and biology of eukaryotic microbes with key ecological 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. Currently, we are conducting an NSTC-funded project on marine algae, population variation, and warming. This position is open until filled.

Research Topics
1. Population genomics and evolutionary biology of marine algae.
2. Effects of oceanographic and physico-chemical factors on algal distribution.
3. Genomic variation, transcriptomic regulation and physiological properties of lipid synthesis and host-virus interactions in marine algae.

Job description:
1. Lead and participate in research projects.
2. Design and conduct experiments or data analyses.
3. Establish standardized protocols or pipelines for all team members.
4. Actively participate in scientific writing and presentation
5. Mentor junior researchers

-PhD in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, marine biology, microbiology, or a related field.
-Research experience in related topics.
-Strong programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages.
-Ability to lead research projects independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
-Proficient in English writing and communication skills.
-Experience in writing scientific papers and presenting at conferences.

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. Inquiries are also welcome.