Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University

Faculty Recruitment Announcement

1.    Position Title: Full-time Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor
2.    Vacancies: 1
3.    Starting Date: February 1st, 2027, or August 1st, 2027

4.    Qualifications:
a.    Ph.D. degree from an accredited domestic or international institution. 
b.    A minimum of two years of relevant work experience after obtaining a doctoral degree, calculated up to the date of appointment.
c.    Ability to participate in course teaching and interdisciplinary translational research aligned with the Agriculture and Aquaculture Biotechnology Group within the department.
d.    Demonstrate international influence with strong capabilities to enhance the department's international research collaborations.

5.    Research Expertise: Physiology and pathogenic mechanisms of aquatic organisms, virus and vaccine engineering and development, emerging agricultural technologies, or related translational applications.

6.    Required Documents: 
a.    A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
b.    A biographical sketch.
c.    A photocopy of a Ph.D. diploma or Teacher Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education. If your diploma is obtained abroad, official attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required. 
d.    A thesis/publication list (review articles excluded).
e.    Electronic copies of representative publications and reference publications.
f.    Three letters of recommendation (letters should be sent directly by referees; see line j.)
g.    Teaching plans
h.    Future research plans
i.    Other supporting documents
j.    Please complete the following forms: 1) Application Form, 2) External Review Form, 3) Thesis Information Form, and 4) Declaration Regarding Household Registration and Identification Documents in Mainland China for the Proposed (or Current) Appointee; all forms are available on our website: http://dbbs.ncku.edu.tw.
k.    All documents (mentioned above) should be in PDF formats and sent to Miss Shu-Chuan Fang, fang@mail.ncku.edu.tw.
Note: All recommendation letters should be sent directly by referees.

7.    Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026. Please state "Application for Faculty Position in Agriculture and Aquaculture Biotechnology" in the subject of the email. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and application materials from unselected applicants will not be returned. 

8.    Contact information:
Contact Person: Miss Shu-Chuan Fang
E-mail: fang@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Mailing Address: No.1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Committee for Faculty Recruitment, Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
TEL: (06)275-7575 # 58203    FAX: (06)276-6490 
Website: http://dbbs.ncku.edu.tw
 

Application Form
External Review Form
Thesis Information Form
Certificate of Co-Authorship of Representative Publication
Declaration Regarding Household Registration and Identification Documents in Mainland China for the Proposed (or Current) Appointee  *Applicants holding Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality are required to sign.