[Kuan-Jen Lu ’s lab] Graduate students, research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, part-time technician, internship
Academia Sinica, Biotechnology Center in Southern Taiwan
job position:
Graduate students, research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, part-time technician, internship
Work content:
1.tudying synthetic biology and metabolomic analyses by combining multi- omics and AI-assisted analysis to explore factors with potential for enhancing plant carbon fixation and productivity. By molecular biology and biochemical experiments, we examine the effects of synthetic pathways and specific molecules on plants and cyanobacteria, contributing to research on improving photosynthetic efficiency and yield.
2.Routine laboratory work, including
reagent preparation, bacterial culture, plant cultivation and management, purchasing and reimbursement, and safety and
sanitation management.
Qualifications:
1) Applicants who hold bachelor, master, or Ph.D degree in
the field of biological chemistry, bioinformatics, life science, and agriculture are very welcomed.
2) Applicants with interest or experience in microbial or plant physiology, biochemistry, metabolism, and molecular biology are encouraged to apply.
3) Applicants who can carefully observe and document plant growth, carry out biochemical and molecular biology experiments, and analyze experimental results are very welcomed.
4) Applicants who can perform genome and transcriptome sequencing analyses, proteomics analyses, and apply biostatistical methods to analyze experimental data are very welcomed.
5) Applicants who are able to use programming languages (e.g., Python, R) or AI tools (ChatGPT, GeminiAI, Claude Code) to analyze experimental results and to provide models are very welcomed.
6) Applicants who are interested in pursuing a future career in the biotechnology field.
7) Applicants who is able to provide long-term support for routine laboratory operations and administrative tasks.
salary:
Salary and year-end bonus follow Academia Sinica regulations. Pay is set flexibly based on qualifications/skills: NT$38,388+
(BA), NT$44,968+ (MA), NT$64,711+ (PhD), adjustable by experience and performance. This role is under the Labor Standards Act and includes Labor/National Health Insurance and a 1.5-month year-end bonus. Start date: April 1, 2026.
homepage:
https://abrc.sinica.edu.tw/facultyE/view2A.php?wid=19&aid=6896&id=klu
contact:
Kuan-Jen Lu
Phone:
06-2166861
klu@as.edu.tw
Please prepare your CV and send it to (klu@as.edu.tw)
Interested applicants, please submit your CV, including a description of your motivation for applying to this position, relevant experience, research contributions, and future plans. Please also provide the names and contact information of 1–2 references.