Visiting Scholars or Students

Yes. Please contact Dr. Steven Chou at schou@uchc.edu to discuss the details of your visiting plan and research program.

Postdocs

Yes. Highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a 3-year postdoc position in our lab (with the potential to extend after the 3rd year). The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree, e.g., Ph.D. or M.D., and is expected to have strong training in one or more of the following areas: protein over-expression in insect/mammalian cells, (fission) yeast genetics, (membrane) protein biochemistry, actin cytoskeleton, and cytokinesis. Former experience in structural biology (cryo-EM/ET, crystallography, and/or NMR) is a plus, but not required. To apply, please send your documents (cover letter describing your research interests and career goals, current CV, publication list, and contact information of two to three references) to Dr. Steven Chou at schou@uchc.edu. Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the same email address listed above.

Graduate Students

Yes. Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.M.D./Ph.D. students, who are interested in our research projects and have a strong desire to pursue a career in basic and/or translational medicine, are welcome to join our lab.

Undergraduate Students

Yes. Undergrads are always welcome to join our lab and are expected to take an independent and short-term project under the guidance of the lab PI and other members.