Join Us
Please send an email to skuang@purdue.edu if you are interested in pursuing undergraduate research projects, graduate studies (M.Sc. or Ph.D.), or post-doctoral training in the Kuang Lab. We are looking for students who have a strong motivation for independent research, have read our recent lab papers, and are interested in our research. Note that we offer flexible research opportunities for accepted students. Finally, here are a few specific notes:
Undergraduate Students
- Can receive course credit for research
- At least two semesters of research are required to complete training and finish a research project
- Will be mentored by experienced graduate students / post-doctoral fellows
Graduate Students
- Can apply through the Department of Animal Sciences, the Department of Biological Sciences, the Purdue University Interdiscplinary Life Sciences Program (PULSe), or the Purdue Interdepartmental Nutrition Program
- Undergraduate training in cell and development biology preferred
- Prior experience with mouse models is a bonus
Post-Doctoral Fellows
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree received in past 3 years preferred
- Prior training in muscle or adipose cell biology preferred
- Prior publications required
