1.招生类型
Ph.D.

2.招收学校(单位)名称
Virginia Tech (弗吉尼亚理工)

3.学制以及何种专业
学制:
Four to five years

专业:
Systems Biology, Biophysics, Mathematical modeling in biology, Computational Biology

研究方向 (Prof. Jing Chen’s Research Group):
Prof. Chen’s group builds mathematical and computational models to study cellular processes. We emphasize on how spatial, temporal and mechanical regulations couple with biochemical signals to control cellular functions.


4.学校或单位地点
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Tech

5.提供的补助待遇
Full stipend support as either research assistant or teaching assistant.

6.导师(课题组)介绍
Prof. Chen’s group builds mathematical and computational models to study cellular processes. We emphasize on how spatial, temporal and mechanical regulations couple with biochemical signals to control cellular functions.

Biological systems self-assemble into highly heterogeneous and dynamic structures. Spatiotemporal regulation and mechanical interactions constitute integrated components of biological signaling mechanisms, but in most cases their specific functional roles are not well understood yet. Modern experimental tools allow high resolution live-cell imaging and dynamic force measurement; however, it remains difficult or impossible to simultaneously track all biomolecules and their activities in the complex biological systems. To fill the unavoidable void, we weave experimental data into physically viable models, which provides insights into functional roles of spatiotemporal regulation and mechanical interactions. We typically work in close collaboration with experimental groups to ensure effective feedback between theory and experiments.

7.联系方式
Prof. Jing Chen
Email: chenjing@vt.edu
Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech
https://www.chen.biol.vt.edu/

8. 申请方法与条件
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
GRE and TOEFL scores

Preferred:
Background in physics/math modeling with a strong interest in biology.
211, 985 Universities and institutes.
GPA > 3.5
Master’s degree
First-author publications

You are strongly encouraged to apply through the interdisciplinary graduate program Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (GBCB). You may also apply through related departments, such as Biological Sciences. Stipend level may vary between programs or departments (GBCB ~$26.5K annual).


IMPORTANT: In your application please indicate that you would like to join Prof. Chen’s Group.


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