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We are currently hiring across multiple roles. Please see the details for each position, and reach out accordingly!
Laboratory Technician - Actively hiring
Candidates are encouraged to apply who:
Have a B.S. (or similar) in Bioengineering (BE), Biomedical Engineering (BME), Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), General Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field.
Must be interested in learning new laboratory skills that span multiple disciplines and working in a collaborative laboratory setting.
Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), pay attention to detail, and thoroughly complete tasks.
While no prior experience is required, the ideal candidate may have experience in any of the following laboratory techniques: Cell culture, light microscopy, NMR, TEM, LC-MS/MS, animal models, RNA-sequencing, and histology. Proper training and guidance will be provided in all areas.
If you are interested, please send your resume/CV to Prof. Zlotnick as well as the contact information (email, phone) for 2 references and your course record/transcript.
Please see the flyer for this position
Intended start date: Fall 2026.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Hiring soon
Candidates are encouraged to apply who:
Have a PhD in Bioengineering (BE), Biomedical Engineering (BME), Chemical and Biological/Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Physiology, or a related field.
Have experience in any of the following: Animal models, tissue-on-a-chip, spatial omics, single cell sequencing, orthopaedic research, vascular research, tissue culture, light microscopy, biomaterials/material synthesis, NMR, LC-MS/MS, etc.
Are interested in merging PhD expertise with ongoing work, learning new laboratory skills, mentoring trainees, working with medical doctors and surgeons, and collaborations.
Are interested in applying to relevant fellowships and funding opportunities to support career success. External fellowship support is not required to begin work.
If you are interested, please send your resume/CV to Prof. Zlotnick as well as the contact information (email, phone) for 2 references.
Intended start date: Spring 2027.
Undergraduate Students - Hiring soon
Candidates are encouraged to apply for semester-long or summer research opportunities who:
Are currently enrolled in a bachelors program such as Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Engineering, or similar.
Are broadly interested in musculoskeletal/orthopaedic and/or vascular research.
Are interested in learning new laboratory skills, reading literature, and contributing to ongoing projects in the lab.
Can clearly communicate their availability in terms of class schedule and extracurriculars.
Research projects will focus on hydrogel design, microscopy, image analysis, cell-based assays, and more. If you are interested, please fill out this form, and/or contact Prof. Zlotnick directly.
Intended start date: Fall 2026 and after.
Physician Scientist
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a two-year postdoctoral Orthopaedic Physician Scientist Training Program that provides mentored and protected basic science research time before a clinical residency.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Have focused research time with no call obligations.
Publish and present findings at research meetings.
Participate in educational conferences.
Receive mentoring from faculty, and provide mentoring to other residents and students.
Pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
All candidates must be U.S. medical school graduates or have received certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Learn more about the Physician Scientist Training Program here: website.
PhD, MS, and MD Students
For information about:
PhD programs:
MS programs:
Biomedical Engineering MS program
Research during medical school:
MSRP program (funded research during the summer after 1st year of medical school)
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