
Openings:
PhD students - Molecular Pharmaceutics & Biological Chemistry (Drug Delivery, Gene Delivery, Cell Delivery)
We invite highly motivated PhD students to join our research group via the following TWO PhD programs:
Bioscience PhD program, specifically the [Biological Chemistry] track
Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us to discuss current openings, including those centered on RNA delivery using lipid nanoparticles (RNA-LNPs), pharmaceutical chemistry, biomaterials sciences, immunology, as well as lab rotation opportunities.Ideal applicants should have a good background in one or more of the following areas: bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular pharmaceutics, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry, chemical biology, organic chemistry, or closely related fields.
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Postdoctoral Fellows x 1
We welcome highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our lab in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. We seek candidates with a strong scientific drive and a commitment to high-impact research in gene delivery, RNA/DNA-lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and molecular pharmaceutics. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Molecular Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology) and possess a strong publication record with 0–3 years of postdoctoral experience. Prior experience with lipid synthesis or small-molecule synthesis is required. Postdoctoral fellows will lead projects independently, contribute to manuscript preparation and grant writing, and receive active mentorship to support their academic career development. Interested applicants should email the following materials directly to Dr. Mei at kc dot mei at pharm dot utah dot edu: (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae (CV), (iii) a PDF copy of the Ph.D. dissertation, and (iv) contact information for references.
Visiting Scholars/Students
We welcome international visiting scholars and students (self-funded). Please reach out for further discussion.
Undergraduate Students
We welcome undergraduate research volunteers, students pursuing independent study, participants in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), the Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), and the Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI). Please contact Dr. Mei for further discussion.