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Fully funded PhD: precision-fermented biomaterials (Food Science, Cornell AgriTech)
Dr Ke Wang's group in Cornell's Department of Food Science at Cornell AgriTech is recruiting a fully funded PhD student to develop biomaterials made by precision fermentation. The project links bioengineering, materials science, biotechnology and the circular bioeconomy.
- Country
- United States
- Experience
- Experience not specified
- Salary / stipend
- Fully funded (amount not stated)
- Apply by
- 01 Dec 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Research
- Openings
- 1
Who can apply
BS or MS in materials science, bioengineering, chemical engineering or a similar field
Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.
What you’ll do
- Design and characterise new biomaterials produced by precision fermentation
- Work at the interface of biological production and materials engineering
What the employer asks for
- BS or MS in materials science, bioengineering, chemical engineering or a similar field
- GPA of at least 3.7/4.0
- Valid U.S. driver's license
About the employer
Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York is Cornell University's agricultural and food research campus, home to part of the Department of Food Science.
How to apply
Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.
Application deadline 1 December 2026
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Research (JRF / SRF / PhD / Postdoc) roles. named in this notice
- PhD
- Junior Research Fellow
- JRF
- Senior Research Fellow
- SRF
- Postdoctoral
- Research Associate
- Food Technology research
- GATE XL
- ICAR NET
- ASRB
- Publications
- Impact factor
- h-index
- Research proposal
- Grant writing
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Research (JRF / SRF / PhD / Postdoc) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Summarise your dissertation or main research project in two minutes for a non-specialist panel.
- Why this group or lab, and how does your experience fit the project described in the call?
- How did you design your experiments and choose the statistical analysis?
- Which analytical techniques have you used hands-on, and what were their limitations?
- What would be the first three months of work on this project if you were selected?
- Tell us about a result that did not work and what you did next.
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Prepare a short research statementOne page on your project experience and why this group or call fits.
- Line up refereesMost calls ask for two or three referees; tell them in advance.
- Check the funding termsFellowship amount, duration, HRA and eligibility (NET / GATE) differ between calls.
Source & editorial check
Apply through the Cornell graduate application (linked from the listing). Confirm details with Dr Ke Wang, Department of Food Science, Cornell AgriTech, before applying.
Original posting: Date not stated
Checked 2026-11-05 · Updated 2026-11-05
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