The Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology (IPMB), Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Research Fellow level (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in the research areas of plants and plant-related microbes. Successful candidates should have research records complementary to the current IPMB research capacities or have the potential to launch a new research direction. Preference will be given, but not limited to applicants with research experience in computational biology or sustainability.



The mission of IPMB is to explore the functionality of plants and microbes to benefit science, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and human well-being. As a research institution funded by the central government, IPMB maintains well-equipped core facilities managed by Research Specialists/Assistants to provide state-of-the-art resources and key technical expertise for proteomics, genomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, and imaging. The successful candidates will receive generous startup, annual intramural funds, and external competitive grant opportunities to establish independent/collaborative research programs.



Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree with postdoctoral training. Application files should include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research accomplishments (up to two pages), 4) future research plan (up to five pages), and 5) full text of representative publications (up to five). All files in PDF format should be uploaded to https://recruitment.ipmb.sinica.edu.tw. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly by referees to:

Dr. Chih-Horng Kuo, Chair of Search Committee

c/o Ms. Hsiao-Yun Wang

(Email: ipmbsearch@gate.sinica.edu.tw)



The review of applications will begin on July 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.