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The Microsystems and Mechanobiology Lab is currently interested in recruiting undergraduates, Masters students, Ph.D. students, and Postdocs who are interested in both biomechanics and active structures at the micro- and nanoscales.

We come from many different fields, but we share common research interests!

We are recruiting in the following areas:

  • DNA nanotechnology for cell encapsulation
  • Cellular delivery using gene-encoding nanoparticles
  • Molecular sensors and biomachines
  • DNA robotics
  • Automated design and manufacturing of DNA nanotechnology

What fields are relevant to our research?

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Physics
  • ... or any other field in engineering, science or art.

Recruiting a Research Scientist

We are currently recruiting a Research Scientist for the lab. At least 3 years of postgraduate experience are required in any of the following relevant domains: molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, structural biology, biochemistry and/or DNA nanotechnology. Looking for applicants who have an extremely strong publication record, excellent organizational skills and a deep interest in the training of researchers at the bench.

Multiple Ph.D. and postdoctoral positions available

We are actively recruiting Ph.D. students as well as postdocs in the areas listed above.

How to Apply

If you are interested to join the team, please prepare the following information: a full CV indicating your background, research interests, and publications, as well as a statement of interest explaining why you are interested to join MMBL. Email your materials to us at "joinmmbl@gmail.com", and we will review your materials and get back to if we find that you might be a good fit for the lab.

Postdoctoral researchers should use the "joinmmbl@gmail.com" email for initial discussions, but postdocs must officially apply through the university for this position.

If you are applying to the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering at CMU, please send these materials after you have applied to the program.

We apologize that we do not typically respond to inquiries sent to Professor Taylor's university email account, but Professor Taylor receives numerous inquiries and can only manage them using the separate "joinmmbl@gmail.com" account, which we process regularly.

We look forward to hearing from you!