The Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, is inviting applications for several research-oriented faculty positions at the levels of Assistant, Associate, and Full Research Fellow (equivalent to Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor at a university). Successful candidates must have demonstrated expertise in studies of plant-microbe interaction OR the mechanisms of plant function. Excellent facilities and starter funds will be provided for the new fellows. Please visit the websites for details of the Institute (http://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/) and Academia Sinica (http://www.sinica.edu.tw/). Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. degree plus postdoctoral training. Chinese Language is not essential. International scientists are encouraged to apply. The application folder should include curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments, and research plans. The application folder and, separately, three letters of recommendation should be sent to Drs. Shu-Hsing Wu and Wolfgang Schmidt, Co-chairs of Search Committee, Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica, 128, Sec 2, Academia Rd, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan 11529. e-mail: wsearch@gate.sinica.edu.tw FAX: (+886)2-2782-1605. The review of applications will begin on May 15, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled.