Join Our Research Team: Vacant Positions for Student

We are looking for dedicated researchers to join two of our current flagship projects. Both roles require a minimum 1.5-year commitment. While we believe these projects are ideally suited for Master’s students, we welcome applications from passionate undergraduates and creative PhD candidates who are ready to make a significant contribution.

Note on Funding: Projects in our lab are currently run on a cost-sharing basis, depending on the availability of external funding.

Project 1: Recombinant Therapeutic Protein Production

Standardizing the Future of Biologics

This is a cornerstone project within the Pharmaceutical Biology Lab. Our goal is to establish and refine standard protocols for recombinant protein production using E. coli transformation and HisTag-Ni-NTA purification.

• The Work: While the methods are classical, this project demands high-level optimization and a relentless focus on reproducibility. You will be instrumental in developing a Practical Lab Module for undergraduate Pharmacy students, specifically focusing on Molecular Biology.

• The Ideal Candidate: You possess strong motivation and the perseverance to "tweak" protocols until they are perfect.

• The Payoff: The technical skills you master here are in high demand within the global vaccine and biologics industries, giving you a distinct competitive edge in your future career.

Project 2: Bioprospecting Eukaryotic Microbes

Symbionts of Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus

Nature remains the most successful laboratory for drug discovery—from Penicillin to Ivermectin. This project explores the complex "holobiont" of Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus, a sessile animal hosting diverse microbial interactions.

• The Work: You will investigate the chemical compounds excreted during these microbial interactions, testing for antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities.

• International Collaboration: This is a joint venture with Busan National University (South Korea). As such, fluency in English is essential for seamless communication with our international partners.

• The Ideal Candidate: You are a curious researcher interested in ecology, chemical biology, and the "epicenter" of modern drug discovery.

Ready to Pitch In?

If you have the stamina for long-term research and the passion to see a project through to completion, we want to hear from you. Send me an email with relevant documents such as CV and Transcripts.

[feb186@ums.ac.id]