Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Academia Sinica, Taiwan

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• Job Category: R&D Scientist, Research Assistant and Others

• Work Content:
  We are actively seeking Research Assistants with an interest in chromatin biology, gene regulation, and functional genomics to join our team. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative research environment. We investigate how disease-associated mutations in chromatin regulators and histones disrupt gene regulation. Research Assistants will support ongoing projects through basic cloning, molecular biology and tissue culture, and will have opportunities to learn CRISPR-based mutagenesis and genomics techniques.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology).
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Prior experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including cloning and mammalian tissue culture, is preferred.
• Commitment of at least 1–2 years is strongly preferred.

• Operating
  
  Hours:
  
  Same as Academia Sinica’s regulations.
• Work Place:
  Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica.
• Salary:
  Starting from NTD 44,968 for candidates with a master’s degree and NTD 38,388 for those with a bachelor’s degree. Flexible salary adjustments will be made based on performance.
• Reference Site:
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• Contact Address: 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan (Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica).
• Contact Telephone:
  Please contact via e‑mail.
• Email: hskwok.tw
• Required Documents:
  Interested candidates are encouraged to email Hui Si  with the subject "Research Assistant Application". Application should include a CV and a brief statement outlining your research background, research interests and motivation for joining our lab.
• Precautions:
  The lab just launched in January 2026 and is supported by startup and core institutional funding. As a new lab, we are building our research program from ground up, offering trainees a unique opportunity to shape the group’s scientific direction and lab culture. Lab members will benefit from strong mentorship in a supportive and collaborative environment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
  
  The position is available to start as soon as possible.
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