Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Dr. Chang Wang will join the University of Oklahoma’s Stevenson School of Biomedical Engineering as a tenure-track assistant professor in Fall 2025. He completed his postdoctoral research in Professor Yizhou Dong’s lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Wang earned his Ph.D. from Lehigh University and his bachelor’s degree from Tianjin University.
His laboratory focuses on the design and development of next-generation drug delivery systems aimed at achieving precise and efficient delivery of therapeutic drugs across complex biological barriers. The research integrates bioengineering, nanotechnology, and gene medicine to address unmet challenges in human health.
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a renowned Carnegie R1 public research university with a strong reputation in education, research, and community service. It has three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Oklahoma City Health Sciences Center, and the Tulsa Schusterman Center, supporting educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs across the state and nation. Norman is a vibrant city known as the “City of Festivals,” offering quality school districts, ample amenities, and a low cost of living, creating a welcoming and inclusive community environment.
Available Subjects:
- Utilizing lipid nanoparticles and other biomaterials to overcome biological barriers for targeted delivery of nucleic acids, proteins, and small molecules.
- Implementing non-viral gene delivery and synthetic biology strategies for immune cell engineering, aimed at advanced immunotherapy.
- Developing bifunctional conjugates for the selective degradation of disease-related macromolecular targets.
Eligibility criteria:
- Dr. Wang’s laboratory is actively recruiting members, including postdoctoral researchers, visiting scholars, PhD students, and research assistants/associates. Competitive salaries and benefits will be provided according to the standards of the University of Oklahoma. We welcome candidates passionate about biomaterials, nanomedicine, gene therapy, immunotherapy, protein engineering, or medicinal chemistry to join our research team.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Wang at [email protected].
