Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: Hong Kong
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Technical Approaches:
- Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) + electrophysiology (patch clamp)
- Cross-validation of structural biology and biophysics
Laboratory Breakthroughs
Key Achievements (Top Journals in the Past Five Years):
- Revealed the electrostatic/hydrophobic gating mechanism of the TMEM16A ion channel (eLife 2018, Nat Commun 2021a)
- Clarified the structural basis of inhibitor binding (Nat Commun 2022)
- Explained the structural principles of ligand efficacy (EMBO J 2023)
Lab Homepage: al-lab.org
Available Subjects:
- Mechanisms of ion channels and lipid transport proteins
- Development of therapeutic targets for membrane protein dysfunction
Eligibility criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology
- GPA ≥ 3.5 (or equivalent)
- Strong interest in cryo-electron microscopy structure analysis
- Experience in membrane protein expression and purification (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of structural biology software
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Commitment to research excellence
Application Procedure:
Materials Submission (September 1 – December 1, 2024):
- Compile into a single PDF file and send to: [email protected]
Document Contents:
- Motivation letter (explaining academic achievements and research interests)
- Academic CV (including transcripts and summary of research experience)
- Contact information for 1-2 referees
Formal Registration:
Registration will begin immediately after the initial selection.
