
Join the Marine Paleontology Lab at the Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica (Taipei, Taiwan)
The Marine Paleontology Lab (https://otolithlin.biodiv.tw) is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows and two PhD students to join our multidisciplinary team. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to marine (paleo)ecology, paleobiology, geochemistry, and related fields.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Overview
● Duration: Two to three years (second and third year contingent upon satisfactory progress)
● Start date: Early 2025
● Location: Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
● Salary: Starting at NT$65,880 per month, as per Academia Sinica’s regulations for postdoctoral scholars. Salary may increase based on performance after six months.
Description
The position is funded by Academia Sinica, and is open to a broad-range of research topics, including (but not limited to): paleobiology; macroevolution; community ecology and paleoecology; conservation paleobiology; (paleo)oceanography; geochemistry. However, we expect the fellow to develop and submit a full research proposal to pursue independent research aligned with the fellow's expertise within 6 months of arrival. Candidates with experience in deep-sea core analyses or those utilizing fossil records from Taiwan and the Indo-West Pacific are especially encouraged to apply. Our lab has strong expertise in fish taxonomy, especially fish otoliths, and has access to major fossil localities in Taiwan. We have also conducted multiple expeditions in Southeast Asia across various time scales.
For more information see https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adf0656 for deep-sea core fish fossil records, and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08912963.2019.1698563 and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016699524000470 for fish fossils across Indo-West Pacific.
The fellow will have full access to facilities and resources at Academia Sinica. Depending on proposed projects, research funds for fieldwork, international travels, and publication may be available.
Expectations
● Collaborate closely with other members of the team.
● A full research proposal to pursue independent research aligned with the fellow's expertise and interests within 6 months of arrival.
● Present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
● PhD degree in hand when starting the position.
● Fluent English.
● Ability to direct independent research and publish.
● Ability to work with a multicultural team and dedication to communication.
● Driving license and experience (preferred).
How to Apply
Please submit the following as a single PDF file to: chlin.otolith@gmail.com
● Cover letter explaining your interest in the position (1 page max).
● Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
● Research interests and fellowship goals (2 pages max).
● Names and contact information for two referees.
Deadline:
● First stage review deadline: December 31, 2024.
● Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.
● Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Join us in advancing the frontiers of marine paleontology and contributing to the understanding of biodiversity through time!
PhD students
We invite motivated students to join through the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP). Ideal candidates will be interested in paleontology and conservation paleobiology, particularly the use of deep-time marine fossils to explore how environmental changes have shaped marine biodiversity.
TIGP Highlights
●Open to international students with full stipends for PhD studies.
●Access to world-class facilities at the Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica.
●Opportunities for interdisciplinary research and field expeditions.
How to Apply
●Visit the TIGP website (https://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/) for application details.
●We strongly encourage contacting a potential PI before applying.