We are looking for new Postdocs and Ph.D. students!
Ph.D. Students
We are an interdisciplinary, highly collaborative research lab. Members of the lab vary in degree program but all are highly interested in drug and diagnostic discovery. Skills learned in the Roberts Lab include (but not limited to):
- mRNA display
- Protein synthesis
- Protein expression and cloning
- ELISA assays
- Microscopy
- Spectroscopy
Students interested in the Roberts lab should contact Richard Roberts (richrob@usc.edu) to learn more about the research. Students will also need to apply through USC Graduate Admissions to their desired department, and specifically indicate their interest in joining our laboratory. Detailed information about graduate admissions can be found below:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering (no rotation process required)
- Molecular and Computational Biology
Postdoctoral Fellows
The Roberts Lab welcomes applications from postdoctoral candidates interested in mRNA display and drug discovery.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular and Computational Biology, or related areas. The position requires a highly motivated and independent researcher with experience in protein synthesis and/or expression and cloning. Display experience is beneficial, but not required. The Roberts Lab is highly collaborative, so the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of senior and junior researchers both in and out of the immediate lab is also required.
Candidates with relevant experience should email Research Faculty, Terry Takahashi (tttakaha@usc.edu). Please include the following information with your email application: Cover letter, CV, references, and research interests.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate research is highly rewarding and helps students outline their career goals. We always welcome young scientists working with our researchers to learn more about peptide and protein engineering. If you are an undergraduate student interested in research, please reach out to our current graduate students to learn more about their work. You can find their contact information on our Current Members page.