Fully Funded MSc, and PhD Positions available in Plant Synthetic Biology in Dr. Tianhu Sun lab at the East Tennessee State University, USA 🇺🇸

Fully Funded MSc, and PhD Positions available in Plant Synthetic Biology in Dr. Tianhu Sun lab at the East Tennessee State University, USA http://etsu.edu

The Sun lab at ETSU is actively recruiting graduate students (Master in Biology and Ph.D in Biomedical Science). Full scholarship will be provided to Ph.D students. You will have opportunity to engage with multiple potential research projects including understanding the myths of the controlling mechanisms of health-beneficial products in plants, genetic engineering to improve crop quality, and developing synthetic platform to produce pharmaceutical proteins. They are thrilled to make a difference in the lives of others and the local and global community with the unique skill sets in their lab. When you graduate, you will get real-world experiences in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Eligibility/Qualification:

1. For Master’s: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
2. For PhD (Biomedical Science): Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. 3 recommendations (to be submitted through the
5. online application)
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 79 (iBT) or IELTS 6.5 (if applicable)
8. GRE score not required
9. Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words) including:
10. Prior research experience(s) – describe research conducted and your role
11. Research interests at ETSU
12. Career goals
13. Personal interview may be required during the review process

How To Apply: If you are interested please contact Dr. Sun via email with your latest CV, Letter of statement, and Academic transcripts email: sunt02@etsu.edu For the Biomedical Science PhD program, please refer to the admission requirements and apply online at: ETSU Biomedical Science PhD Program.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024, for admission to the Fall 2024 semester.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in plant synthetic biology at ETSU. Join them in shaping the future of agriculture and pharmaceuticals while advancing your academic and research career. Details for the application: https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/application-instructions.php

Supervisor Website: www.etsu.edu APPLY NOW: Lab Website: https://syntheticbiologylab.com Google scholar: ‪Sun Tianhu‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬