About This Opportunity
The Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Advanced Immunoengineering for Translational Medicine (Yazdi Lab) starting Fall 2026.
The lab develops and characterizes nano/bioengineered materials as therapeutic drug delivery platforms to modulate the tissue microenvironment, with the goal of advancing cancer immunotherapy and enhancing tissue regeneration.
Research Focus
- Biomaterials development for drug delivery systems
- Cancer immunotherapy and immunoengineering
- Tissue engineering and regeneration
- In vitro and in vivo preclinical evaluation of nano/bioengineered platforms
Who Should Apply
- Background in immunology
- Experience in nano/biomaterials development
- Hands-on experience with in vitro techniques (cell culture, cytotoxicity assays, PCR, Western blot, ELISA)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal (preferred)
- Thesis-based Master’s degree (preferred)
Application Instructions
Please submit a single PDF file to Dr. Mostafa Yazdi at myazdi@mst.edu with the subject line:
The PDF should include:
- Cover letter (research experience, interests, and career goals)
- CV (graduation dates, GPA, publications, technical skills)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for three references
Yazdi Lab at Missouri S&T
The Advanced Immunoengineering for Translational Medicine (Yazdi Lab) focuses on developing nano/bioengineered materials to modulate the tissue microenvironment for cancer immunotherapy and tissue regeneration.
Trainees gain hands-on experience from biomaterials synthesis to in vitro and in vivo preclinical evaluation. Learn more about our research: https://YazdiLab.com