We are looking for highly motivated candidates for PhD and master's positions with stipends to work on the evolutionary and ecological genomics of eukaryotic microbes and their interactions at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Taipei, Taiwan.
Our lab focuses on 1. evolutionary history and genetic regulation of microalgae (which account for half of carbon fixation worldwide) and other eukaryotes, 2. genome evolution of giant viruses infecting diverse eukaryotes, and 3. ecology and regulation of microalga-microbe interactions. Successful applicants will be enrolled in graduate programs at top Taiwanese universities the lab is affiliated to and complete required courses taught in English.
Our institute is part of Academia Sinica, the national academy of Taiwan. The working language in our lab and institute is English. Knowledge in Mandarin and other Taiwanese languages is not required, but students are encouraged to take free Mandarin classes on campus if they want. More details about the programs, universities and stipends can be found on our website.
Application requirements:
1. a master/bachelor degree (received by 2023 or earlier) in biology, natural sciences, informatics or related fields
2. English proficiency for reading, writing, and oral communication
3. strong motivation to work in a research environment
4. ability to work both independently and as part of a team
5. any of these would be a plus:
*programming skills
*knowledge in evolutionary biology, genomics, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology or cell biology
*research experience in related fields
To apply, please send an email with the subject IPMB_application_PhD(orMaster)_YourName directly to Chuan Ku, briefly describing your research interests, experience, skills, future plan, and contact details of referees (at least two for PhD applicants). A single PDF should be attached that includes your CV, transcripts, and, if available, degree certificates, thesis title and abstract, and proofs of relevant skills and experience. Candidates for PhD positions may be invited to an onsite interview at our institute, with travel and accommodation funded by the EMBO Global Investigator Network, which we are affiliated to.
Inquiries about other types of positions (postdocs, research associates, and interns) are also welcome.
Dr. Chuan Ku (assistant professor/research fellow)
email: chuanku@gate.sinica.edu.tw
Lab website: https://chuanku-lab.github.io/kulab/
Institute website: https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/en