
Join the Cao Lab – Engineering the Future of RNA and Programmable Biology
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We are building a next-generation research program at the intersection of RNA therapeutics, nanotechnology, and programmable biological systems, with a unified vision:
to enable precise control of biological systems through engineered nucleic acids and advanced delivery technologies.
Who We are Looking for:
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals worldwide, including undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral researchers, with backgrounds in:
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Nanotechnology / Materials Science
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Molecular Biology / Synthetic Biology
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RNA Biology / Bioengineering
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Plant Biology (especially regeneration, gene editing, or cell wall biology)
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Chemical Biology, Biophysics, or related fields​
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You should be:
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Curious and willing to tackle unsolved, high-impact problems
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Comfortable working in a highly interdisciplinary environment
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Ambitious, with a strong desire to publish in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
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Interested in both fundamental science and translational applications
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What We Offer
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A frontier research environment tackling globally important problems
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Opportunities to work on high-impact projects with publication potential in top journals
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Close mentorship and training in scientific thinking, storytelling, and strategy
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Exposure to translational research and startup opportunities
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Why Join Us
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Biology is entering an era of programmability.
RNA is becoming a universal language of control, and delivery is the key to unlocking its full potential.
Our lab is not just solving incremental problems—we are building:
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New delivery paradigms
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New RNA engineering frameworks
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New biological manufacturing systems
If you want to work on problems that can reshape medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology, this is the place.
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How to Apply
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Please send:
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CV
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A brief statement of research interests
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Relevant transcripts or publications (if available)
to: caoyh@nanoctr.cn
