Postdoctoral Positions Available in Taipei, Taiwan
Positions: Ecology, Microbial Diversity or Bioinformatics
The Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica (BRCAS, see homepage at
http://biodiv.sinica.edu.tw/), Taipei, Taiwan, invites applications for
two tenure track positions in terrestrial ecology, microbial diversity
or bioinformatics. The rank is open, though junior scientists are
preferred. Candidates with a research interest in terrestrial ecology,
microbial diversity, microbial genomics, or bioinformatics are encouraged
to apply. Candidates with good postdoctoral research experience are
preferred.
BRCAS is still in an expansion mode. The center provides each PI with some
internal support and good start-ups for new PIs. BRCAS is strong in marine
biodiversity and molecular and genomic evolution. It is in charge of a
sequencing core with one 454, two HISeq2500’s and one MiSeq and Academia
Sinica is well equipped with modern research facilities. The center wishes
to strengthen research in terrestrial ecology, microbial diversity and
computational genomics. The positions will be open until filled; however,
the first review will be conducted in early March 2014. An applicant
should submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references along
with CV (including a list of publications), 3－5 representative papers
(pdf files), and a statement of past achievements and future research
interests to Ms. Miao-Suey Lin (zomslin@gate.sinica.edu.tw). Please
indicate the position you want to apply.