Applications are invited for PhD positions in Systems and Synthetic Biology at the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas, Dallas. The successful candidates will model, design, experimentally implement and characterize gene networks. Applicants should have a background in mathematical modeling and simulations. Motivation to carry out experimental research is necessary and experience in standard molecular and mammalian cell biology techniques is an advantage. Candidates will be expected to engage in interdisciplinary research and to foster in-house collaborations with current nanotechnology and biomedical engineering expertise of NSERL. For further information about NSERL please visit the web site: http://ecs.utdallas.edu/nserl-slideshow.html

To apply: Please send your application including CV, academic transcripts, GRE scores, and references to Dr. Leonidas Bleris (leonidas.bleris@gmail.com)

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) offers degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering. The the campus is located in the second largest high-tech region in the United States (within a five-mile radius of over 800 high-tech firms). Electrical Engineering at UTD: http://ecs.utdallas.edu/ The Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory: http://www.utdallas.edu/nserl/