Join Our Lab

Join our vibrant UCSF team exploring the structural cell biology of bacteria! We are committed to fostering diversity, collaboration, and a supportive environment that promotes both scientific excellence and personal growth.

For inquiries, please contact James Chen (https://jameschenlab.ucsf.edu/contact).

Postdoctoral Fellows: Passionate about transformative research? Please email James with your CV, a cover letter highlighting your previous work and interest in our lab, and contact information for three references (or letters, if available).

Graduate Students: Interested in pursuing your Ph.D. in our lab? Prospective students should apply through one of UCSF’s graduate programs (e.g., Tetrad (https://tetrad.ucsf.edu/) or Biophysics (https://biophysics.ucsf.edu/). Both prospective and current UCSF graduate students are encouraged to contact James to discuss rotation opportunities.

Undergraduate: Curious about hands-on research experience? Email James to inquire about potential openings in the lab.