Dr. Mingyu Qiao's laboratory is currently in search of a Ph.D. candidate to commence in the spring of 2024. This opportunity is part of a recent project generously funded by the National Science Foundation. As a Ph.D. student in this role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to delve into a diverse array of subjects and cultivate vital skills essential for future biomanufacturing endeavors. Your responsibilities will encompass working with microalgae cultivation, mastering gene editing using CRISPR/Cas9, participating in the design and construction of photobioreactors, streamlining processes through automation, harnessing artificial intelligence for optimization and engineering applications, conducting economic analyses, and much more. The core research focus revolves around harnessing the potential of microalgae as a sustainable means of producing a wide spectrum of valuable bioproducts, including nutrients, biomaterials, and biologics such as peptides, proteins, and vaccines. We enthusiastically welcome candidates from across the globe, particularly those with a strong foundation in algae biology or related fields like biological, chemical, or food engineering, to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Program: PhD Position Host Country: United State Institute: University of Connecticut Nationality: International Degree Level: PhD Benefits • Candidates will get a chance to live and study in United State. • It is a funded opportunity.

1. PhD Position in United State at
University of Connecticut 2024
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2. Intro
• Dr. MingyuQiao's lab is currently looking for a Ph.D. candidate to
start in spring 2024. This position is part of a recent project funded
by the National Science Foundation. As a Ph.D. student in this role,
you'll have the chance to explore a wide range of topics and
develop essential skills for future biomanufacturing. This includes
working with microalgae cultivation and gene editing using
CRISPR/Cas9, designing and building photobioreactors, automating
processes, using artificial intelligence for optimization and
engineering, conducting economic analysis, and more.
• The research focuses on using microalgae as a sustainable way to
produce various valuable bioproducts, such as nutrients,
biomaterials, and biologics (like peptides, proteins, and vaccines).
Candidates from all over the world. Individuals who have a solid
background in algae biology or a related field such as biological,
chemical, or food engineering are encouraged to apply.

3. Brief
• Program: PhD Position
• Host Country: United State
• Institute: University of Connecticut
• Nationality: International
• Degree Level: PhD
• Project: Microalgae as a sustainable future
biofactory for producing a wide range of
bioproducts including nutrients, biomaterials,
and biologics (e.g., peptides, recombinant
proteins, vaccines)

4. Eligibility Criteria
• Applicants should have good communication
skills.
• Applicants with a background in algae biology
and/or a foundation in biological, chemical, or
food engineering are eligible.
• All overseas students are eligible to apply.

5. Benefits
• Candidates will get a chance to live and study
in United State.
• It is a funded opportunity.

6. How to Apply
• Interested candidates should apply online.
• Send a brief overview of your qualifications to Dr.
MingyuQiao at following given email address.
• All eligible students will be selected.
• Apply as soon as possible to be considered first.
• Deadline
• Applications are open to open to apply for PhD
Position in United State at University of
Connecticut.