Track IV EBP (Driven by Biodiversity Biobanks): Subtrack 2. Plants(J28021)

Foundation Models

Construct spatiotemporal models for plant-microbe symbiosis/interaction and evolutionary/metabolic atlas models for biological diversity.

Vertical Applications

① Mechanistic Analysis of Plant-Microbe Interactions: Such as spatiotemporal atlases of soybean root nodules and spatiotemporal omics of microbial colonies;

② Decoding of Complex Genomes and Evolutionary Analysis: Applying spatiotemporal and single-cell technologies to parse evolutionary patterns and metabolic traits of rare or high-economic-value plants.

Affiliated Branches

• Beijing Branch (Beijing)
• Central China Branch (Wuhan)

1. Preferred Academic Background

Biological Sciences

Botany, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Agronomy (Crop Science), or related fields.

Computational and Interdisciplinary Fields

Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines.

1. Core Competency Requirements

Experimental Skills

Familiarity with molecular cloning techniques and fundamental cell biology experiments; experience in tissue sectioning and microscopy imaging is desirable.

Bioinformatics / Programming Skills

Proficiency in a Linux operating environment; strong command of Python or R for data processing and visualization. Experience in single-cell omics or spatial omics data analysis is preferred.

Interest in Algorithms and Image Analysis

Strong interest or experience in image processing, denoising algorithms, and bioinformatics pipeline optimization related to spatiotemporal omics.

Overall Research Competence

Ability to read English scientific literature proficiently and demonstrate potential for academic writing; capable of independent thinking and effective cross-team collaboration.

1. Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge / Courses

• Genomics
• Plant Physiology
• Biostatistics
• Bioinformatics

Suggested Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity, a willingness to explore cutting-edge technologies, and the ability to clearly articulate the scientific rationale and logical framework of their previous research projects during interviews.