Open Positions
We are actively looking for passionate and motivated scientists to join our team. Please check below for current openings and contact us directly to inquire about the opportunities.
Graduate Student Opportunities:
We are currently recruiting motivated and curious graduate students to join our team.
Ideal candidates will have:
- A background in biomedical sciences, nanomedicine, molecular biology, etc.
- Passion for research and a strong work ethic
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented, dynamic setting
- Prior research experience is a plus but not required
Graduate students interested in joining the lab must first be admitted to a relevant Temple University graduate program, such as the Ph.D. program in lung biology and Nanomedicine. After admission, students are encouraged to email Dr. Zhengjie Zhou with research statement and Contact information for 3 references to: zhengjie.zhou@temple.edu
Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunities:
We are currently seeking two highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to join our interdisciplinary team focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of inflammatory lung diseases. Our lab integrates cutting-edge approaches in lung biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and nanomedicine to develop targeted therapeutic strategies.
Position 1: Postdoctoral Fellow – Lung Biology & Molecular Mechanisms
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in:
- Molecular biology techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, qPCR, Western blot, RNA-seq)
- Bioinformatics and sequencing data analysis
- Lung biology, particularly endothelial and epithelial cell biology
- Experience with mouse models of lung injury or inflammation is a plus
This position will focus on understanding cell-specific signaling mechanisms in the lung and their role in inflammatory lung diseases such as lung injury and ARDS.
Position 2: Postdoctoral Fellow – Drug Delivery & Nanomedicine
We are seeking a postdoc with a background in:
- AI or Deep learning-driven design of next-generation drug delivery systems
- mRNA delivery and nucleic acid therapeutics
- Nanomedicine characterization
- In vitro and in vivo evaluation of delivery platforms
This project involves the development of lung-targeted nanotherapies for treating acute and chronic lung diseases, with opportunities to translate findings into preclinical models.
If you're passionate about interdisciplinary research and want to contribute to innovative solutions for lung disease, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for 3 references to: zhengjie.zhou@temple.edu
Undergraduate Student Opportunities:
We encourage undergraduate students to reach out if they are interested in joining the lab through research programs, thesis projects, or for academic credit via work-study opportunities.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we value diversity in our team.