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We are inviting motivated applicants for one (1) postdoc and multiple Ph.D. student positions at Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa. Successful candidates are expected to have training background on microfluidics, engineering design and fabrication, pulmonary physiology and disease, cell biology, and biomaterial. 

We are always interested in having undergraduate students involved in our research work. Candidates with background of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and physiology are encouraged to contact us. 

If you are interested in joining us, please send to Dr. Yuliang Xie (Email: yuliang-xie@uiowa.edu) with your CV.

University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities with 32,535 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. It is also the home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the US. The University of Iowa has been listed as: 

  • Member of Association of American Universities (AAU); 
  • Member of Big Ten Conference; 
  • Member of Universities Research Association (URA); 
  • R1 Universities in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Iowa City is consistently voted one of the best places in the US. It’s a place where small-town hospitality meets big-city amenities, where friendly meets adventurous. It is a great place for to live, work, play, and raise a family. In 2019, Iowa City ranks:

  • Iowa City #19 of 100 Best Places to Live, Money
  • North Liberty #36 of America's 50 Best Cities to Live, USA Today
  • Iowa City #3 of Top 20 Best US Cities for College Grads, Business Insider
  • Iowa City #4 of Top 100 Places to Live, Livability
  • Iowa City #3 of 10 Best Places to Get a Fresh Start, Livability