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🧬 PhD Student / Postdoctoral Associate – CNS Drug Delivery & Ultrasensitive Biomarker Detection | UT Dallas & UT Southwestern Medical Center
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) & UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)
📍 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
💼 Positions Available: PhD Student | Postdoctoral Associate
🔬 Research Area: CNS Drug Delivery | Gene Delivery | Nanotechnology | Biomarker Detection | Molecular Diagnostics | Biomedical Engineering | Machine Learning
The Nanomics Laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is inviting applications from highly motivated PhD students and postdoctoral associates. The interdisciplinary research program develops nanotechnology-enabled approaches to overcome biological barriers in the nervous system and enable sensitive, multiplexed molecular diagnostics.
The laboratory’s research is supported by organizations including NSF, NIH, CDMRP, ARPA-H, CRIT, and the American Heart Association, with broad collaborations across leading research institutions.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
CNS Gene & Drug Delivery
Develop high-throughput platforms for discovering and optimizing gene and drug delivery systems for the nervous system.
Research projects may involve:
- Lipid nanoparticle formulation and screening
- Blood–brain barrier biology
- Peptide and lipid chemistry
- Gene therapy
- Molecular engineering
- In vivo delivery evaluation
- Machine learning
Ultrasensitive Biomarker Detection
Develop nanotechnology-enabled methods for ultrasensitive and multiplexed detection of disease biomarkers in blood and other biological fluids.
Nanoparticle Engineering
Work on nanoparticle synthesis, functionalization, and conjugation chemistry for biomedical applications.
Molecular Diagnostics
Develop and optimize in vitro diagnostic platforms for sensitive detection and analysis of disease-related biomarkers.
Optical Sensing & Spectroscopy
Explore advanced analytical approaches including:
- Raman spectroscopy
- Optical sensing
- Multiplexed biomarker detection
- Assay development
Machine Learning
Apply machine learning and data-driven approaches to biomedical research, molecular diagnostics, and optimization of delivery systems.
Interdisciplinary Research
Collaborate across biomedical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, materials science, molecular biology, neuroscience, and nanotechnology.
🎯 Ideal Candidates
PhD Applicants
Applicants should have a strong academic background and research interest in fields such as:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Related disciplines
Applicants should be prepared to apply through the appropriate UT Dallas graduate program.
Postdoctoral Applicants
Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
Prior research experience in one or more of the laboratory’s technical areas is preferred.
Strong candidates should be:
- Collaborative
- Self-directed
- Strong communicators
- Motivated to lead interdisciplinary research projects
- Interested in developing innovative biomedical technologies
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge CNS drug and gene delivery research.
- Hands-on experience in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering.
- Exposure to blood–brain barrier biology and nervous system delivery.
- Experience in nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization.
- Training in molecular diagnostics and biomarker detection.
- Exposure to Raman spectroscopy and optical sensing.
- Opportunity to apply machine learning to biomedical research.
- Collaboration with researchers across UT Dallas and UT Southwestern.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with leading research institutions.
- Experience contributing to research with potential clinical and biotechnology applications.
- Competitive salary and benefits for postdoctoral appointments.
🧪 Research Focus
1. CNS Gene & Drug Delivery
Develop advanced platforms for discovering and optimizing delivery systems for the nervous system, including lipid nanoparticles, gene therapy, blood–brain barrier research, peptide/lipid chemistry, molecular engineering, in vivo delivery, and machine learning.
2. Ultrasensitive & Multiplexed Biomarker Detection
Develop nanotechnology-enabled methods for detecting disease biomarkers in blood and other biological fluids, with research involving nanoparticle synthesis, functionalization, conjugation chemistry, in vitro diagnostics, Raman spectroscopy, optical sensing, assay development, and machine learning.
💼 Position Details
Positions: PhD Student | Postdoctoral Associate
Laboratory: Nanomics Laboratory
Institutions: UT Dallas | UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Research Areas: CNS Drug Delivery | Gene Delivery | Nanotechnology | Biomarker Detection | Molecular Diagnostics
PhD Qualification: BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field
Postdoctoral Qualification: PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline
Experience: Research experience preferred for postdoctoral applicants
Start Date: Immediately available
Application Review: Rolling basis
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials as a single PDF.
For PhD Applicants
Applicants should apply through the appropriate UT Dallas graduate program.
For Postdoctoral Applicants
Please include:
- Cover Letter – Describe your research interests and fit with one or both research areas.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact Information for Three References
- Up to Three Representative Publications – For postdoctoral applicants.
📧 Primary Contact: Zhenpeng Qin
Email: Zhenpeng.Qin@utdallas.edu
📧 Copy: Zhenpeng.Qin@UTSouthwestern.edu
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions are available immediately with start dates determined flexibly in consultation with selected candidates.
📌 Job Details
Institutions: University of Texas at Dallas | UT Southwestern Medical Center
Laboratory: Nanomics Laboratory
Positions: PhD Student | Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Research Areas: CNS Drug Delivery | Gene Delivery | Biomarker Detection | Nanotechnology | Molecular Diagnostics
PhD Qualification: BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field
Postdoctoral Qualification: PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Start Date: Immediately
Application Mode: Email / Graduate Program
Application Review: Rolling Basis
Application Materials: Cover Letter | CV | References | Publications (Postdoc Applicants)
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