Position : Graduate Research Assistantships in Biological Engineering

Applications are invited for Graduate Research Assistant positions to join the Biological Engineering Department and interdisciplinary research projects focusing on hematopoietic stem cells (erythropoiesis), and astrocytes and endothelial cells (neurodegenerative diseases). Successful candidates will be exposed to the fields of cell mechanics, biomaterials and molecular biology.

Qualifications: Candidates should have (or about to receive) a MS degree in Biomedical /Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (including Physics and Biophysics) and should be eligible to enroll in the Ph.D. program in the Biological Engineering Department at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Compensation includes full tuition coverage and a competitive stipend payable in 12 installments. Contact: James C-M. Lee Assistant Professor University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Biological Engineering 240 Ag Eng Bldg, 1406 E. Rollins St Columbia, MO 65211 Fax: (573) 884-5650 Email: leejam@missouri.edu

Interested individuals should submit a detailed resume including BS and MS GPA, GRE test results, and publications (if applicable). Screening will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The positions may commence immediately after the successful candidates are identified.