Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: China
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The research group aims to develop cutting-edge molecular probes and omics analysis techniques to reveal the critical roles of RNA chemical reactions in cellular function, disease progression, and molecular pharmacology, providing a theoretical foundation and practical applications for drug development.
Dr. Fang Linglan, a PhD advisor and national-level high-caliber youth talent, conducts research in RNA chemical biology.
He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Washington in 2020 and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford University in 2024 under the renowned nucleic acid chemist Eric T. Kool. During this time, he developed and applied deep sequencing (RNA-seq) technology, discovering a widespread “off-target” phenomenon of drug molecules in RNA, revealing new mechanisms of drug toxicity. Dr. Fang has developed a series of post-synthetic modification strategies for RNA, providing new insights into regulating RNA stability, translation, and immune responses.
His research has been published in prestigious international journals, including Nat. Chem. (2 papers), Mol Cell, JACS, and Cell Chem. Biol., and he holds several international patents.
Available Subjects:
- Dynamic Profiling of RNA Chemical Reactions in Multicellular Systems: Develop novel probes and omics techniques to analyze RNA functions based on chemical reaction characteristics. (Chemistry + Biology)
- Mechanisms Linking RNA Chemical Properties to Biological Functions: Investigate how RNA chemical properties affect its biological functions, uncovering pathogenic chemical characteristics. (Biology)
- Chemical Editing of RNA Functions: Design multifunctional small molecules as tools for studying pathogenic RNA functions. (Biology + Chemistry)
Eligibility criteria:
- Age not exceeding 35 years; PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology, or related fields.
- Honest, responsible, and accountable.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants should send their CV and contact information for two references in PDF format to [email protected]. Please include the email subject as: “Postdoctoral Application + Your Name + Your Institution.”
Qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for an interview. This recruitment announcement is valid until the positions are filled. Postdoctoral fellows will receive internationally competitive compensation and access to world-class laboratory facilities.
