Join us
Graduate Students:
We actively look for highly motivated Ph.D. students and Master's students to join our group.
Potential projects involved in several directions including:
Bionano technologies for neurological diseases early detection
Stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems for treating neurological diseases
Biomedical devices for disease modeling and precision medicine
Candidate requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields including but not limited to Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Materials Science, etc. A master’s degree in these fields is highly desirable but not required
Previous research experience in one or more of the following fields would be favorable: nanomaterials, microfluidics, tissue engineering, animal handling, bioassays, and bio-imaging
A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills
Please refer to LSU BAE Graduate Programme Overview and Requirements & Deadlines for more information
We would offer:
Supportive research environment with state-of-art facilities and equipment
Multidisciplinary collaboration for convergence research
Professional development opportunities, including attending conferences and workshops, leadership development, and career guidance
To apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Qi Cai (Email: qcai@lsu.edu) with a subject line as “Graduate Student Application_Your Name”. Please send a single PDF file including:
A cover letter that highlights your educational background, research experience and interests, and career goals (1-2 pages)
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts (GPA>3.0/4.0)
English test results (IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL ≥ 80)
Representative papers (if any)
Contact information for 3 references (including names, affiliations, and emails)
Undergraduate Students:
Current undergraduate students who would like to join our lab should email Dr. Cai expressing their interest, relevant experience (if any) and coursework.
