RA positions in Biomaterials and Nanomedicine available at the University of South Carolina. Research assistant position is available for a PhD degree-seeking student to work on a NIH-funded project to develop nanoparticle based targeted systems for the diagnostic and treatment of central nervous system disease and cancer. Knowledge and hands-on experiences in the following areas are preferred: Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Nanomaterials. Highly motivated candidates with a Master degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, or other related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants are encouraged to send CV and summary of research experience to([email protected] /* */). The preferred start date is Jan. 2016. Additional information of the research group can be found at http://www.nanopx.com/ or http://xu_lab.openwetware.org/.