We are always looking for talented students at all levels who are hard-working and passionate about research. If you are interested in joining Rezai Lab, send your CV and all academic transcripts to Professor Rezai via email at prezai@gmu.edu.
Current Open Positions
Positions: One Master’s, one PhD, and one Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) in Bioengineering or Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. Pouya Rezai, Associate Professor
Department: Mechanical Engineering
School: Volgenau School of Engineering
Institution: George Mason University
Areas of Research: Microfluidics, Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Point-of-Need Detection, Microsensors, Biosensors, Disease and Drug Screening, Health and Safety
Base Knowledge Needed: The PDF applicants require a PhD in science or engineering, with focus on one or multiple of the stated research areas. Students currently in their final year of undergraduate or MSc studies are encouraged to apply for MSc and PhD positions. Interested candidates are preferred to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in bioengineering or mechanical engineering but candidates from other engineering disciplines (materials, chemical, electrical, etc) and science (physics and/or chemistry) will also be considered. Past laboratory-based research experience or analytical/numerical skills will be considered as assets. Knowledge of fluid mechanics is highly preferred in this project and candidates should have a good understanding of polymer science and microsensor technology. Opportunities to learn these topics at the graduate level will be provided to successful applicants.
International MSc and PhD applicants must meet the English proficiency requirements while institutional and departmental requirements for admission to GMU must be met by all candidates.
Starting date and deadline to apply: Positions will remain open until filled, and are aimed to start ASAP
How to apply: Send your CV, all transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Pouya Rezai (prezai@gmu.edu). In the email subject line, include “Application for Grad/PDF”. Within your email, please indicate on what research area you are interested to work on, and why. An interview (in-person or online) will be arranged.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Pouya Rezai at prezai@gmu.edu