Kehan Zhang
6 days ago
Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Biomedical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, and Gene/Cell Therapy at the University of Minnesota University of Minnesota in United States
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD positions are explicitly described as fully funded. The post also invites prospective postdoctoral researchers and predoctoral technicians, but no salary, stipend, tuition, or other funding details are provided for those roles.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Minnesota
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University of Minnesota | Zhang Lab | Biomedical Engineering
The Zhang Lab has launched in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota and is recruiting founding PhD students for Fall 2027. The position is described as fully funded, with an application deadline of December 1, 2026.
The lab’s research sits at the intersection of synthetic biology, AI-guided design, high-throughput functional assays, and engineered human models. The group aims to develop programmable gene and cell therapies and to build mammalian cells that can sense, compute, and respond to disease. Application areas mentioned include cardiovascular disease, cancer, and genetic disorders.
In addition to PhD recruitment, the post welcomes inquiries from prospective postdoctoral researchers and predoctoral technicians interested in joining the growing research program.
Applicants are encouraged to email [email protected] with a CV, a brief summary of previous research experience and individual contributions, and a description of research interests and motivation for joining the Zhang Lab. PhD applicants should also mention the PI in the statement of purpose when applying.
This opportunity is best suited to candidates with interests in biomedical engineering, biology, computer science, and translational research in gene/cell therapy.
Funding details
PhD positions are explicitly described as fully funded. The post also invites prospective postdoctoral researchers and predoctoral technicians, but no salary, stipend, tuition, or other funding details are provided for those roles.
What's required
Applicants should be interested in biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, AI-guided design, high-throughput functional assays, and engineered human models. PhD applicants should apply for Fall 2027 and mention the PI in the statement of purpose. Prospective postdoctoral researchers and predoctoral technicians are also invited to inquire. Applicants are asked to send a CV, a brief summary of previous research experience and individual contributions, and a statement of research interests and motivation.
How to apply
Apply through the linked application portal and mention Kehan Zhang in your statement of purpose. Email [email protected] with your CV, a brief research summary, and your research interests/motivation; use the subject line format requested in the post.
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Professors
Assistant Professor
United States
Research Interests
Synthetic Biology
Medical Science
Cell Therapy
Computer Science
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