The Synthetic Biology and Molecular Information (SBMI) Lab at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) at North Carolina A&T State University is recruiting Ph.D. and M.S. students to start in 2027. Students earn an advanced degree in Nanoengineering with a concentration in Synthetic Biology.
Institution: North Carolina A&T State University, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (SBMI Lab)
Field: Synthetic biology, DNA nanotechnology, DNA-based data storage, AI/ML and laboratory automation (Nanoengineering)
Level: Ph.D. and M.S.
Research areas: DNA nanotechnology and molecular devices (programmable nucleic acid architectures for biomedical and materials uses); DNA-based data storage (molecular file systems and error-correction pipelines); AI/ML integrated with laboratory robotics to accelerate discovery and protocol execution.
Funding: Fully funded assistantships covering stipend and tuition for competitive candidates. Training includes wet-lab molecular engineering, computational modeling and robotic liquid handling, with cross-disciplinary mentorship.
Eligibility: Candidates with backgrounds in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science or related STEM fields. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply; institutional and fellowship incentives are available for them.
Deadline: Not stated in the post.
How to apply: Email your CV, unofficial transcripts and a brief statement of research interests to rzadegan@ncat.edu with the subject line "Prospective Graduate Student - {Your Name}".
