Postdoctoral, Research Assistant, and Ph.D. Positions in Plant–Soil Microbiome and Beneficial Microbes for Soilborne Disease Suppression

Dr. Hao-Xun Chang (Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University) is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants, and Ph.D. students to investigate plant–pathogen–microbiome interactions.

The laboratory has a strong track record and sustained funding in the study of soilborne fungal pathogens, microbiomes, and the mechanisms of disease resistance in soybean, legumes, and model systems.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to interdisciplinary research projects
• Develop and standardize experimental protocols and computational pipelines
• Execute wet-lab and/or dry-lab experiments
• Perform data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation
• Actively contribute to scientific publications and career development

Research Focus

• Deciphering the ecological functions of microbial communities
• Identifying key microorganisms with plant growth–promoting and/or antagonistic traits
• Elucidating molecular mechanisms by which microbiomes suppress soilborne diseases in soybean and Arabidopsis

Approaches and Methodologies

• Illumina/ONT/PacBio sequencing, 10x Genomics single-cell and spatial omics, and Hi-C
• Multi-omics platforms: proteomics, metabolomics, and culturomics
• Bioinformatics and multivariate statistics
• Molecular cloning, qPCR and dPCR quantification
• Genetic transformation in bacteria, fungi, and plants
• Microbial and plant genetics/genomics

Eligibility and Benefits for Postdoctoral Fellows

• Ph.D. degree in plant science, plant microbiology, plant pathology, genomics, or related fields
• Publication record in Q1/Q2 journals
• Initial appointment: 3–6 months, with up to 15% salary bonus (per university policy)
• Renewal contracts may include up to 30% salary bonus (per university policy)
• Support for international conferences (travel and registration) starting from the second year

Eligibility and Benefits for Research Assistants

• Master’s degree in related fields such as plant science, agronomy, microbiology etc
• Fluency in English and Mandarin reading and communication
• Initial appointment: 3–6 months, with up to 15% salary bonus (per university policy)
• Renewal contracts may include up to 30% salary bonus (per university policy)

Eligibility and Benefits for Ph.D. Students

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related fields such as life science, agronomy, genomics etc
• Competitive 4-year stipend for Ph.D. period
• Support for international conferences (travel and registration) starting from the second year

Application Instructions

Please submit your application via email with the subject line:

[Postdoc (or Ph.D.)_Your Name]

Send to: hxchang@ntu.edu.tw

Include a single PDF file containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcript from previous degree
• Statement of motivation
• Summary of research experience
• Career goals
• Contact information for at least two referees

#Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.