The Lai Lab focuses on developing unique molecular imaging technologies for investigation on biological phenomenons and therapeutic applications. Trainees can expect to receive trainings in fundamental molecular biology, bionanotechnology, genetics, biophysics, microscopy and in vivo imaging. We encourage our trainees to learn to explore, to plan, to develop, and to answer!

Last Updated: November 23, 2023

 

 

​Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Fellows: Candidates with trainings in molecular biology, imaging, proteomics and related fields are encouraged to apply.  Prospective trainees are highly encouraged to apply for scholarships. Please submit your research interest and CV to Dr. Charles Lai.

 

1. Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Scholar

>Application Period: Aug to Sep

>Initial appointments: 2 years

 

2. IAMS Junior Fellowships

>Application Period: Jul to Sep

>Qualifications: Within 6 years upon receiving PhD degree

 

 

 

 

Graduate Students: Trainees are expected to develop their own projects over their studies, and with an emphasis on excelling creative thinking, independence and troubleshooting skills. Please submit your research interest and CV to Dr. Charles Lai.

 

  1. Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics - Taiwan International Graduate Program (CBMB-TIGP) - 臺灣國際研究生學程

>Application Period: Nov. to Jan.

>Degree: Ph.D.

>Entry Semester: Fall semester (Sep.)

>Language of Instruction: English

>Years of Study: 3 to 7 years

 

  2. National Taiwan University-Genome and Systems Biology Degree Program (NTU-GSB) - 基因體與系統生物學學位學程

1. Ph.D. Program:

  >Application Period : Sep. to Oct.

   >Years of Study: 3 to 7 years

 

2. Master's Program:   

  >Application Period : Sep. to Oct.      

  >Degree: Ph.D.

  >Years of Study: 1 to 4 years (Excellent grades can apply for study Ph.D program)

 

 

 

IAMS International Internship Program (IAMS-IIP), Academia Sinica: IAMS-IIP offers an opportunity for undergraduate/graduate students from overseas universities to do short-term research and academic exchange with the researchers at IAMS. Via this Program, PIs of IAMS can stimulate and cultivate students’ enthusiasm in scientific research, especially that of excellent students, to study and do research at IAMS in the future. We believe IAMS will also benefit much from this bilateral cooperation.

1. Program Website: https://www.iams.sinica.edu.tw/iip/home

2. Application period: Year-round

3. Notice of acceptance: TBD

4. Start Date: At least 2 month after application submission

5. See for intern experience:

                                               IAMS International Intern ExperienceIAMS International Intern Experience

Ministry of Science and Technology Grants College Student Research Program (科技部大專生研究計畫): The Ministry of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the Headquarters), in order to cultivate and reserve outstanding research talents in basic science, applied science, humanities and social sciences, encourages students from public and private colleges and universities in Taiwan to implement research projects, so as to receive research training, experience research activities, and learn research methods as soon as possible, and strengthen the ability of experimentation and implementation．

1. Online Application for Assignments ＆ Application Form

2. Application Period: Nov. to Feb.23

3. Notice of Acceptance: Jun.

4. Start Date: Jul. to Feb. (8 months)

5. Report Submission Date: by Mar. 31

 

Youth Development Administration. Ministry of Education (大專生公部門見習計畫): The program aims to provide highly motivated students who embody the spirit of Rising, Intelligence, Confidence, and Health. Through the combined strength of the public sector, the private sector, and third party sectors, various workplace experiences are opened. The project is integrated into the RICH workplace experience network to jointly provide high-quality workplace experience opportunities for young students to accumulate career experience and increase their skills for entering the workplace in the future.

1. Website: https://rich.yda.gov.tw/rich/#/article/entryId/171012143425

2. Age Requirement: not older than 35

3. Internship period: Apr. to May, Jul. to Aug., Oct. to Nov.

4. FAQ

 

Undergraduate Students: Conducting research during undergraduate years is an excellent way to apply your knowledge. Students can expect to learn experimental design and techniques. Please submit your research interest and CV to Dr. Charles Lai.

 

IAMS Summer Internship Program (原分所暑期研究生): A scholarship-based program to provide undergraduate students in Taiwan with the opportunity to study and participate in research during the summer!

 

Summer and Semester Research Internship (暑期/學期實習生): Provides short-term or semester internship work-study opportunities for domestic and international  students to enhance their research experience, thereby cultivating research talents. Please submit your research interest and CV to Dr. Charles Lai.

 

 

 

 

Research and Development Substitute Services (研發替代役):

1. Application period: 8/1-8/31

2. Application conditions: Master's degree or above

*研發替代役, Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), International and Taiwan Students are welcome to apply!

 

 

​Research Assistants

Research Assistants: Candidates with trainings in molecular biology, imaging, proteomics and related fields are encouraged to apply. Please submit your research interest and CV to Dr. Charles Lai.