We are always looking for highly motivated and talented researchers including postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the fields of chemistry, biology, material science, engineering, drug delivery, nanomedicine, animal models, or a closely related discipline. Our research goal is to translate scientific results and technological inventions into more effective treatments in the clinic.

Postdoctoral Scholars:

Applicants are expected to have an excellent track record with strong expertise and experimental background in one or multiple areas mentioned above. The ideal applicant must be highly motivated, open-minded, creative, and energetic and have an interest in translating novel technologies into clinical investigation. Those interested should contact Dr. Yizhou Dong (yizhou.dong@mssm.edu, please reference “postdoc application” in the subject line) with a single PDF file containing a cover letter briefly describing research interests and accomplishments, a CV with a complete list of publications and copies up to three relevant papers, and names of at least three references.

Graduate Students:

Applicants are expected to conduct research projects in the area of drug delivery, medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, and biomedical research. The competitive candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and open-minded and have excellent academic achievements in a major field of Chemistry, Bioengineering, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine or a closely related discipline. Prospective students could contact Dr. Yizhou Dong (yizhou.dong@mssm.edu, please reference “PhD application” in the subject line).

Minority applicants are highly encouraged.