CONTACT US
Inkpen Lab
840 Downey Way
Laird J. Stabler (LJS) Memorial Hall
Department of Chemistry
Los Angeles
CA 90089
Group Office: LJS 372
Lab: LJS 371
Mike Inkpen
Assistant Professor
Pronouns: him/he/his
Email: inkpen [at] usc [dot) edu
Phone: +1 (213) 821-1910
Office: LJS 369
Twitter: @mikeinkpen
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Visiting in person?
If you are arriving by car: USC has several public parking options on campus. A good location for LJS is the Downey Way Parking Structure. This is best reached via the Downey Way Entrance (Gate 6) at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and 36th Place. Take the NE exit, then walk down Downey Way to LJS.
If you are arriving by Lyft/Uber: Use the Inkpen Lab address above.
If you are taking the Metro: Take the Expo Line train and get off at Expo/USC. Walk north-west through campus to LJS.
Photos of Stabler Hall (LJS) are in the slide show in this section. Enter through the white external doors, then take the staircase (doorway to the left of Allen Kershaw's office).
Opportunities
We are always interested in hearing from potential new collaborators and group members. Please contact Mike directly at the email address on this page.
For undergraduate and graduate student positions: Please send a CV with your inquiry. Prospective graduate students should apply to join the USC Chemistry Ph.D. Program.
For postdoctoral positions: Please send a CV and 2-3 of your best publications. Where existing funding is not available, support will be offered for the preparation of external funding applications.
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