Our laboratory is a thriving hub of innovation, where we blend the power of advanced sequencing techniques with sophisticated computational strategies, to better understand myeloid cell circuits. We are always looking for talented and motivated people at all levels (undergraduate, technician, graduate student, and postdoc) and from all backgrounds (such as engineering, physics, applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science). We currently have openings at graduate student, and postdoctoral fellow levels. Please reach out to Jiekun (Jackie) Yang (jackie.yang@rutgers.edu) if interested in applying.
Ph.D. applicants interested in joining us at Rutgers, consider applying through Molecular Biosciences (our lab's page), Quantitative Biomedicine, or MD/PhD programs. Indicate your interest in our lab during the application process. Once admitted, please contact Jackie to arrange lab rotation timelines and projects.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Join the Yang Lab
We are looking for motivated undergraduate students interested in computational biology, cancer immunology, and single-cell/spatial genomics.
What you will gain
- Hands-on experience with real biological data
- Training in single-cell and spatial analysis
- Mentorship from research scientists, postdocs and graduate students
- Opportunities for thesis, presentations, and publications
Who is a good fit
Students who are:
- Curious and willing to learn
- Reliable and consistent
- Comfortable working through challenging problems
- Able to commit ~10–15 hours/week for at least 2 semesters
- Due to limited mentorship capacity, we are selective in accepting students.
How to apply
Our selection process includes:
- Initial application (CV + short statement)
- Conversation with lab members
- A short trial project (2–3 weeks)
Read full details here (link to SOP)
How to apply now
Email: jackie.yang@rutgers.edu
Subject: Undergraduate Research Application – [Your Name]
Include:
- CV (with GPA and coursework)
- Brief statement of interest