Postdoctoral Fellowships at China Medical University

February 21st, 2012

*Location

Mind-Body Interface Lab (MBI-Lab) at China Medical University Hospital, Taichung1, Taiwan

*Introduction of MBI-Lab

The Mind-Body Interface (MBI) Laboratory2 at China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan invites applications worldwide for postdoctoral fellowships. Conducted by Kuan-Pin Su, MD, PhD, our laboratory emphasizes interdisciplinary clinical and basic science research in fields spanning biological psychiatry, psychopharmacology, psychoneuroimmunology, and behavioral neuroscience within Taiwan and internationally. Our research team aims to explore the underlying biological mechanism of depression by conducting studies which focus on the anti-depressant effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Recently, we have extended our collaboration with Department of Medical Imaging to further investigate the theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) treatment on depression patients. Our research is mainly funded by the National Health Research Institutes and the National Science Council of Taiwan and the China Medical University Hospital.

*Eligibility Guidelines

We welcome foreign young scientists who majors in life science, or medicine to join our research team. We are seeking SELF-MOTIVATED AND GOAL-DRIVEN postdoctoral candidates, with a PhD or MD/PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, microbiology, or related area. Candidates who are diligent and responsible with demonstrable competence are a must. Good lab skills, such as tissue culture, IP, IF, FACS, PCR, etc will be a plus. The MBI Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.

*Application Instruction & Deadline

Please have your (1) curriculum vitae (with publication) and (2) personal statement send to Dr. Kuan-Pin Su at cobolsu@mail.cmu.edu.tw. Potential candidates will be contacted to arrange interview after application is received.

1 Introduction of Taichung: http://travel.taichung.gov.tw/english/index.asp,
http://www.taiwanfun.com/central/taichung/articles/0103/0103WuchuanParkway.htm

http://www.taiwanfun.com/central/taichung/articles/1201/1201Coverstory.htm

2MBI-Lab website: https://sites.google.com/site/mindbodyinterface/ or www.cmuh.org.tw/2010/touched/49/1.php

Kuan-Pin Su, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator, Mind-Body Interface Lab
Associate Professor, Graduate institute of neural and cognitive sciences
College of Life Science, China Medical University & Hospital, Taiwan
No.91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan 40402, R.O.C.
E-mail: cobol@mail.cmu.edu.tw

Lab Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mindbodyinterface/

A position for associate researcher/researcher is open at the National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan

February 21st, 2012

A position for associate researcher/researcher is open at the National Museum of Prehistory, Taiwan (Republic of China). Applications will be accepted from February 9th 2012 to March 15th 2012 (stamp-marked). Details please see information listed below.

 

1.      Working location: Taiwan, Republic of China (R. O. C.)

2.      Requirements: archaeology specialty, preservation skill or museum curation experiences preferred; with a Ph. D. degree and working at universities or professional institutes for at least four years.

3.      Major duties:

              i           Research on archaeology, museology, or anthropology ;

             ii           Other related academic and administrative matters.

4.      Application Information (if with electronic files, please also send by March 15th 2012):

             i           vitae, including publication list;

            ii           major academic publications;

           iii          Ph. D. dissertation abstract;

           iv           Copy of Ph. D. diploma.

5.      Contact information:

              i           Mailing address:

Ms Yueh-Ling Lien

Personnel Office

National Museum of Prehistory

#1 Museum Road

Taitung 950

Taiwan

* Please marked “for associate researcher position” *

             ii           Contact email: hsiuman@nmp.gov.tw (Dr. Hsiu-Man Lin)

            iii          Contact phone number: +886-89-381166 #379 (Dr. Hsiu-Man Lin)

International MBA Program is now open at National Chengchi University

February 14th, 2012

The National Chengchi University International MBA is the premier fully accredited English-taught Master of Business Administration business program offered by National Chengchi University’s College of Commerce. 

It is the first program in Taiwan to offer a fully accredited Masters of Business Administration completely in English. 

All courses are instructed in English with a specific focus on Asia-Pacific business dynamics, and cross-cultural understanding. Half of the students and faculty are local Taiwan citizens and the latter half are from representing a diverse mixture of people from more than 30 countries on 5 continents.

The program is slated for 1.5 years of instruction (Maximum 5 years to fulfill program requirements) and requires a minimum of 42 credit hours for completion.

Please obtain the information and application form from the website : http://imba.nccu.edu.tw/page1.aspx?no=262940 about the program, admissions, faculty and students, and more.

 Please contact the Office of International Program to receive brochures or more information about the program either by email or fax. Please specify the request for IMBA brochure and material, and provide the following information: name; mailing address; phone number; email address to the IMBA Office at the following address:

Office of International Programs
College of Commerce , NCCU
Email: imba@nccu.edu.tw
Phone: +886-2-2938-7911
Fax: +886-2-2938-7882

2012 National Taiwan University Summer Programs

February 9th, 2012

+1. Summer Intensive Program for Chinese & Culture

Dates: July 30th– August 24th, 2012

http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/oia/index.php/doc/view/sn/682/block/259/lang/en

 

+2. Summer Program for Laboratory Research & Culture

Dates: July 16th– August 24th, 2012

http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/oia/index.php/doc/view/sn/681/lang/en

 

+3. Summer Program Biodiversity, Agriculture and Culture of Taiwan

Dates: June 24th– July 21st, 2012 

http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/oia/index.php/doc/view/sn/916/block/332/lang/en

 

+4. Summer Program for Biotechnology

Dates: August 20th– August 31st, 2012

http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/oia/index.php/doc/view/sn/969/lang/en

 

Application:
February 20th – April 30th 2012
(Early birds before March 10th)

 

Contact Person: Meng-Ting Lin(Ms.)

E-MAIL:ntucie@ntu.edu.tw

TEL:886-2-3366-2007 ext.233

International Program on Urban Governance at National Taipei University

February 7th, 2012

Further information of International Program on Urban Governance at National Taipei University, please visit the following website for the details:

http://www.ntpu.edu.tw/ipug/

Contact person:Ms. Lee

Contact Number:+886-2-8674-1111 ext 67482

E-MAIL:myall424@hotmail.com

Scholarship Programs for International Students are now available at Taipei Medical University

February 6th, 2012

The Scholarship Programs offer interdisciplinary courses in English provided by several schools or graduate institutes at Taipei Medical University – School of Health Care Administration, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control, and Graduate Institute of Humanities in Medicine. The core courses focus primarily on health care administration, and the program also provides courses in theory and practices of health insurance, operations research in health care organization, medical informatics, health information management, health care delivery system, medical anthropology, international collaborative effort on injury prevention & control, and English writing of scientific papers.

 Required Documents:

  1. A copy of application form
  2. 2-inch ID photo
  3. A copy of Passport
  4. A copy of diploma and official transcript verified by a Representative Office in Australia
  5. Two letters of recommendation
  6. Study plan in English
  7. Autobiography in English
  8. Statement of veracity
  9. Valid proof of English proficiency (TOFEL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc)
  10. Supporting materials (CV, publications, awards, etc)

 Contact Information:

International Student Section, International Office

Tel: + 886 2 2736 1661 ex 2690

Address: Admission office, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan

E-Mail: iss@tmu.edu.tw

Application deadline: 13 April 2012

2012 International Student Scholarships of National Chiayi University

January 25th, 2012

Further information on 2012 International Student Scholarships of National Chiayi University, please visit the following website for the details:

http://www.ncyu.edu.tw/eng/gradation.aspx?site_content_sn=27301

 Contact person:Ms. Tsai

E-MAIL:tsaijk@mail.ncyu.edu.tw

Position Vacancy – National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

January 19th, 2012

The Institute of Communications Management at National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan is seeking applications for one to two full-time faculty positions beginning on August 2012. We are especially interested in the areas of Advertising, Media Marketing, Public Relations, and Social Marketing.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment at the assistant professor level, applicants should hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate the potential to achieve, or have a strong record for research and teaching. Candidates in higher ranks should have an established record of both strong research and teaching .

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY

NSYSU was established in 1980 at Kaohsiung, the second largest metropolitan in Taiwan and has emerged over the years as one of the best comprehensive universities in the country. In 2002 NSYSU was named by the Ministry of Education as one of the country’s seven major research-intensive universities. The Institute was established in 1997 and is one of the best graduate program of its kind in Taiwan. The Institute offers Master’s program.

 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The deadline for applications is on Feb. 13, 2012; however, review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 Applicants should review and follow those requirements on the website: http://icm.nsysu.edu.tw

 And please send those required documents to:

Institute of Communications Management, National Sun Yat-sen University,

70, Lien-hai Road, District of Gu-shan,

Kaohsiung City, 804, Taiwan.

 Contact phone number: 886-7-5252000 ext. 4951   Fax: 886-7-5254969

Email: mmazaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw

Position Vacant, Dean of the College of Science at National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taipei

January 16th, 2012

The College of Science at NCCU currently includes five departments and graduate institutes, two master programs, one bachelor program, and one research center on “Mind, Brain and Learning.” A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) granted from National Science Council has recently been set up for running inter-institutional and interdisciplinary scientific research. Further information can be found at: http://science.nccu.edu.tw/.

 

We are searching internationally for an esteemed scholar with high integrity, demonstrated administrative experience and commitment to faculty development, research, education and the care of students to bring the vision and leadership needed to ensure continued success of the college.

 

Term Duration

Three years starting from August 1, 2012 with a second term renewable.

 

Application Deadline

A complete application package signed by the applicant must be sent by registered mail or email to the following address by 6pm, February 29, 2012.

 

Ms. Ma (Personnel Office)

c/o Dean of College of Science Search Committee

64, Sec. 2, ZhiNan Road, WenShan Distric

National Chengchi University

Taipei, Taiwan, ROC 11623

886-2-29393091 ext. 62061

mwy1986@nccu.edu.tw

 

For application forms please go to http://p00.nccu.edu.tw/personnel_EN/news.htm.

Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Application Announcement for 2012

January 3rd, 2012

「TIGP Application Announcement for 2012」

TIGP is now accepting applications for admission to the 2012 fall semester, and applications are due before 31 March, 2012. TIGP offers the following nine Ph.D. programs:
Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics Molecular Science and Technology  Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences  Bioinformatics  Molecular and Cell Biology  Nano Science and Technology  Molecular Medicine  Earth System ScienceBiodiversity No application fee is required. Please send the completed application to:
Admissions Office
Taiwan International Graduate Program
No. 75, Lane 12, Section 2, Academia Road , Nankang District,
Taipei City 11529 , Taiwan, R. O. C.

TIGP now also offers the option to apply online for admission to the program. If you wish to learn more about our online application system, please via the website at http://db1x.sinica.edu.tw/tigp/index.php.

For more information, please contact Nancy Yang/ Alice Lee at +886-2-27898050/ +886-2-2789-9696. Email: nancyy@gate.sinica.edu.tw / alicelee@gate.sinica.edu.tw. TIGP website: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/applying.html.

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