About Openings:
We are offering multiple fully funded Ph.D. positions for motivated and talented graduate students interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of molecular simulation, machine learning, and mesoscale modeling. Our research focuses on AI-assisted multiscale simulations to facilitate the rational design of bioinspired advanced functional nanomaterials.
Current Projects:
· Molecular modeling of biomolecule assembly for drug discovery/delivery.
· Mesoscale modeling of biopolymer-grafted nanoparticle assembly for advanced nanofabrication.
· Data-driven molecular design of biopolymers.
Benefits:
Successful candidates will receive:
· Highly competitive stipend
· Comprehensive health insurance
· Access to excellent research facilities
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. While prior experience in computer programming, molecular simulation, lattice Boltzmann method, and machine learning is advantageous, it is not required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to contact Prof. Mingfei Zhao directly at mingfei.zhao@ua.edu for further information. Please include a current (unofficial) transcript and CV with your inquiry.
Research Group:
Dr. Mingfei Zhao, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Alabama
Dr. Mingfei Zhao will join the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Alabama as an Assistant Professor in August 2024. She is a postdoc research associate within the Theoretical Biology and Biophysics Group (T-6) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Before joining Los Alamos, she completed her initial postdoctoral training at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Zhao got her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Binghamton in 2019, after completing her M.S. and B.S. degrees at Shandong University in China. Her primary research focus centers on utilizing multiscale modeling techniques to understand and manipulate biomolecule and particle self-assembly towards a diverse spectrum of applications, including nanofabrication, biomedical, biochemical, and bioengineering fields.
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