Join Us

We are actively seeking talented researchers (both dry and wet) at all levels to join our team, and conduct research at the intersection of functional genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We value an inclusive environment and welcome trainees from diverse backgrounds. Please follow the instructions below to apply.

Students

We invite graduate and undergraduate students with backgrounds in biology, computer science, engineering, and/or chemistry to join our team. We offer hands-on mentoring and comprehensive support to develop both experimental and computational skills, ensuring you to succeed in your chosen career path.

Graduate students from NGG, CAMB, GCB & Engineering are highly encouraged to discuss potential research projects in the lab.

Undergraduate students can apply through CURF or email Yuyan with your resume and describe why you are interested in research in our lab.

Postdoctoral Scholars

We welcome talented and self-motivated postdoc candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Mechanistic cell and molecular biology
• Computational and genome biology
• Human or animal models of retinal diseases

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to yuyan.cheng@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, along with a cover letter describing your key publications or manuscripts, your goals for the postdoc training, and contact emails of 3 references.

Visiting Scholars

We invite undergraduate students, graduate students, medical school students, or postdoc candidates to participate in research at our lab for summer programs or exchange programs, in accordance with University of Pennsylvania policies and U.S. government regulations. We also accommodate remote work for trainees with computational focus.