Job opening for postdoc and graduate students

Postdoc position

Postdocs in the mTEN lab will receive training and experience in the cutting-edge and fast-developing field of organ on a chip and organoid as part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team. We are a diverse and inclusive group who cares deeply about our trainees and we make their success our top priority. We expect our new member will bring a creative and innovative thinking to our team.

[Main projects]

Development of organoids using PSCs and patient-derived tissue for drug development
Development of drug delivery system using blood-brain barrier on a chip
Development of cell-based model of mucosal immune system
Development of device/sensor for organ chip

[Required qualification]

Ph.D. in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Mechanical), Biology
Strong publication record in stem cells, biomaterials, nanomedicine, drug delivery, or related disciplines
Applicants must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to organize material for seminars, journal publications, and grant

[Salary]

3-4 million won per month (3000-4000 dollars per month) *negotiable

[How to submit the application]

The applicant should be e-mailed to tepark@unist.ac.kr

MS/ PhD/ MS-PhD position

Graduate program in Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at UNIST is a hand-on learning experience that integrates world-class research and advanced coursework at the cutting edge of biomedical engineering.
UNIST BME offers fully funded MS, PhD, and combined MS/PhD in Biomedical Engineering programs. The mission of the graduate program is to foster the next generation of global leaders in the fast-growing biomedical engineering field. We train students in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and global working environment and provide opportunities for accomplishment in research, academics, medicine, and industry.

[Main projects]

Development of organoids using PSCs and patient-derived tissue for drug development
Development of drug delivery system using blood-brain barrier on a chip
Development of cell-based model of mucosal immune system
Development of device/sensor for organ chip

[Salary]

Tuition fee waver; KRW 7,680,000/year
Stipend for M.S. student: minimum 1.0 million won per month
Stipend for Ph.D. student: minimum 1.3 million won per month

[How to submit the application]

The applicant should be e-mailed to tepark@unist.ac.kr. For all information on graduate admissions at UNIST, see the UNIST admission site.