No funded postdoctoral position is currently advertised due to budget constraints. However, prospective postdoctoral researchers with strong alignment with the lab’s research directions, or with interest in applying for fellowship support, are welcome to contact Dr. Hua to discuss possible opportunities.
The Hua Lab welcomes motivated Ph.D. applicants interested in plant protein ubiquitylation, autophagy, proteostasis, chloroplast signaling, genomics, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics. Graduate students are expected to develop independent scientific thinking, conduct rigorous research, present their work at scientific meetings, and publish high-quality research.
Dr. Hua is affiliated with the graduate programs in Plant Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology . Prospective students should review the admission requirements and contact Dr. Hua before applying.
The lab typically supports several undergraduate research positions during the academic year, including volunteer, course-credit, PACE, Work-Study, and fellowship-supported opportunities. Undergraduate researchers gain experience in molecular biology, plant genetics, protein biochemistry, bioinformatics, data analysis, and scientific communication. In general, applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or above, although motivation, reliability, and long-term commitment are also important.
Students interested in university-supported employment opportunities may review the Ohio University PACE Program .
This position involves computational analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data. Prior coding, statistics, or machine-learning experience is helpful but not required.
This position provides training in RNA analysis, qPCR, molecular biology, plant growth assays, and gene-expression studies. Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
This position provides training in molecular cloning, genotyping, Arabidopsis genetics, protein analysis, and plant transformation-related methods. Prior experience is preferred but not required.
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) opportunities may be available when supported by active NSF funding. REU students are mentored by Dr. Hua and experienced lab members and participate in research on plant protein ubiquitylation, proteostasis, and development.
Interested students should contact Dr. Hua with a short statement of research interests, an unofficial transcript, and a brief description of previous research or laboratory experience.
Post-baccalaureate research opportunities may be available when supported by institutional, NSF, or fellowship-based funding. These positions are intended for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and seek additional research experience before applying to graduate or professional programs.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Hua with a brief statement describing research interests, previous training, career goals, and potential fit with the Hua Lab.
Please email Dr. Zhihua Hua with a brief introduction, research interests, previous training or experience, and your reason for being interested in the Hua Lab.
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