PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry
Th PhD students in the Hao lab will work on exciting bioanalytical chemistry projects to develop mass spectrometry-based methods to study proteins, peptides, or small molecules in biological samples, and apply these methods to understand human diseases and discover candidate disease biomarkers. The students will learn how to prepare biological samples, operate advanced LC-MS instruments, and analyze omics dataset with sophisticated bioinformatic tools. The students in the Hao lab have exciting opportunities to publish papers, present at conferences, and broaden research experience in collaborative and translational research projects. The students in the Hao lab also receive mentorship in designing and executing research projects, scientific writing, presentation, and professional development to better prepare for their future career in either academia or industry.
PhD students in the Hao Lab are fully funded with salary and tuition support for 12 months annually.
Current opening positions for graduate students: fall 2025 admission.
To express interest in joining the Hao lab, please email Dr. Hao (linghao1@umd.edu) with your CV and transcripts.
Requirements for PhD program (full scholarship):
See detailed requirements and instructions here: Graduate Programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry at UMD. The candidates need to have (or will receive) bachelors degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field with GPA >3.0, and have taken analytical chemistry course. International students need to have TOEFL score >96 with the speaking grade >=24 (Or IELTS score > 7 with a speaking score >=7.5). GRE is not required. Please follow the online instructions to apply on the UMD website.
Application deadlines:
Fall 2025 admission: 11/26/2024 (make sure to submit full application package before this date).
Location:
The research group is located in the brand new Chemistry research building (opened in 2024) on the University of Maryland-College Park campus. College Park is adjacent to the nation’s capital (Washington D.C) to visit the Smithsonian Museums, Capital Hill, White House, Kennedy Center, etc. The DC-Maryland-Virginia area is a top five hub of biomedical and biotechnology nationally with many job opportunities in biotech companies, government labs, and hospitals (AstraZeneca, GSK, Novavax, NIH, FDA, NIST, NASA, EPA, HHMI, Children’s National Hospital).
Lab website: https://blog.umd.edu/haolab/
PI (Prof. Ling Hao): https://chem.umd.edu/people/ling-hao
New Chemistry Building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LOvMuabWME
