Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, located in Minnesota, USA, is one of the country’s top public research universities and a leading academic institution. Since its founding in 1851, it has produced many notable alumni, including 30 Nobel Prize winners.
The lab is part of the Masonic Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism, the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, and the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development. It receives funding from the NIH, AFAR, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and MIBAM. For more information, visit our lab websites:
- Zhang Lab: https://zhang.umn.edu
- Dong Lab: https://dong.umn.edu
Available Subjects:
- Genomic and Epigenomic Instability in Aging: Utilizing cutting-edge sequencing technologies to study somatic mutations and epimutations, exploring their roles in aging and age-related diseases.
- Multi-Omics Technology Development: Developing and implementing innovative experimental and computational methods for multi-omics research.
Eligibility criteria:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or a related field.
- At least one research paper published as the first author.
- Extensive experience in molecular biology techniques.
- Proficiency in next-generation sequencing (NGS) or third-generation sequencing (long-read sequencing) technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of independently addressing experimental challenges.
- Experience using automated liquid handling systems for NGS library preparation.
- Familiarity with flow cytometry.
- Experience collaborating with bioinformatics researchers.
- Strong communication and scientific writing skills.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email:
- An updated resume or CV.
- A cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and career goals.
- Contact information for three references.
Please send your application (in English) to:
