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Postdoc and PhD/MSc Studentship: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Postdoc and PhD/MSc studentship are available in the Department of Applied Chemistry at National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan.
The research in Prof. Kwok-Kong Tony Mong’s Lab focus on the synthesis of biologically relevant oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates isolated from cell wall of bacteria, and natural glycosylated products.

Job description:
i. Development of new methodology for C- and O-glycoside formation
ii. Development of new synthetic routes to unavailable glycosides and their application thereof
iii. Synthesis of natural glycoconjugates and polyketide natural products for biological studies

Qualifications:
i. Proficient in Spoken and written English. 
ii. Good performance in course works relating to organic, synthetic, and stereo- chemistry 
iii. Motivated, independent (for post-doctoral), disciplinary, and responsible character preferred
iv. Experience on multi-step and/or carbohydrate synthesis is a plus for postdoctoral application.

Employment conditions:
A competitive salary (for postdoctoral fellow) and scholarship (for PhD/MSc candidates) would be given to selected candidates. 
Contract type for postdoctoral fellow: (i) 12 months (starting from August 1st 2015 to July 31st 2016), with possibility for extension depending on performance; (ii) traveling expense (round trip air-ticket) will be refunded after completion of the contract; (iii) medical and dental insurance are provided ; and (iv) annual bonus is available.
For PhD/MSc candidates offers a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, medical and dental insurance, and dormitory. Additional scholarship for participation of international conference is available.
For those having interest, you are welcome to visit our website at http://web.it.nctu.edu.tw/~tonymong

Applicants are asked to send their application letter, CV, name of references, list of publications by email to Prof. Kwok-Kong Tony Mong (tmong@mail.nctu.edu.tw or tonymong@yahoo.com)…

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Employer:National Chiao Tung University

Location:Hsinchu, Taiwan

Expires:June 17, 2015

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time