Open Positions

Multiple positions available!

We are Actively recruiting 4 PhD Students and 1 Postdoc Starting in 2025

Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows

If you are interested in joining the Feng Group as a postdoctoral fellow, please contact liang.feng@duke.edu. Please use "Prospective Postdoctoral Fellow" as the email subject line. Applicants whose profiles closely align with our group's mission will be contacted for an interview as soon as possible. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in biomedicine & health, adsorption and separation, materials science and chemical engineering, polymer and synthetic chemistry. Please submit the following:

  • A summary of your research skills, experience, and accomplishments
  • Your future research interests and career plans

Prospective Doctoral Students

Interested PhD Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to contact Dr. Feng through email. If you have a keen interest in biomedicine & health, adsorption and separation, materials science and chemical engineering, polymer and synthetic chemistry, we encourage you to explore opportunities within the Feng Group. Please use "Prospective Doctoral Student" as the email subject line and contact Dr. Feng at liang.feng@duke.edu with materials including (1) Your CV and (2) A brief statement of interest (less than one page) that covers: 

  • Your motivations and objectives for joining our group
  • The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in
  • Any relevant experience or coursework related to our research 

Prospective Undergraduate and Master's Students 

The Feng Group invites enthusiastic undergraduate and master's students eager to apply their textbook knowledge to address real-world challenges. If you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to Dr. Liang Feng at liang.feng@duke.edu. Please use "Prospective Undergraduate Student" or "Prospective Master's Student" as the subject line of your email. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate passion and commitment to research. To apply, kindly email Dr. Feng with the following: (1) Your CV and (2) A concise statement of interest (less than one page) that includes: 

  • Your motivations and goals for joining our group
  • The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in
  • Any relevant experience or completed coursework related to our research

Prospective Visiting Students/Scholars

If you are interested in joining the Feng Group as a visiting student or scholar, please submit the following to liang.feng@duke.edu: (1) Your CV and (2) A one-page cover letter that includes: (2a) Your motivations and goals for joining our group; (2b) The specific research direction(s) or project(s) you are interested in; (2c) Any relevant experience or completed coursework related to our research. Please use "Prospective Visiting Students/Scholars" as the email subject line. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in biomedicine & health, adsorption & separation, materials & chemical engineering, or polymer and synthetic chemistry. 

Other Opportunities

Our group is open to exploring additional opportunities, such as hosting researchers at any level or collaborating with interested applicants. Please contact Dr. Feng to discuss these possibilities on a case-by-case basis. We welcome inquiries for collaborations from academic institutions, industry partners, and other related initiatives.

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