Postdoctoral Fellow in Biophysics – Department of Physics and Astronomy
Clemson University: College of Science: Physics & Astronomy
Location: Kindard G2
Open Date: May 12, 2026
Description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Biophysics under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Dr. Sheng Liu. This position focuses on the development of a high-resolution single-particle tracking system based on MINFLUX microscopy to study protein dynamics and interactions in live cells. The successful candidate will play a central role in advanced instrumentation development and interdisciplinary biophysics research. Primary research responsibilities include: Design, construction, and optimization of a MINFLUX microscope Development of instrument control software Data acquisition, processing, and quantitative analysis Preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals Additional responsibilities may include: Cell line generation and biological sample preparation Development of data analysis algorithms for single-molecule and super-resolution data Appointment Details Anticipated start date: September 1, 2026 (negotiable) Initial appointment: One year Renewal: Potential renewal based on performance and availability of funding About Us: For more information about Clemson, please visit the website http://www.clemson.edu/. For more information about the department and its programs, please visit the website https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/physics/. For more information about Dr. Sheng Liu’s lab, please visit the website https://liulabclemson.github.io/labwebsite/.
Qualifications
Required:
• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, awarded or expected by 2026
Preferred Experience:
• Optical system design and alignment
• Instrument control software development
• Electronic circuit design and FPGA programming
• Cell culture and biological sample preparation
Preferred Programming and Software Skills:
• Julia, Python, MATLAB, CUDA, LabVIEW
• Zemax, Inventor, SolidWorks
• KiCad, Vivado, or related tools
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at:
https://apptrkr.com/7158476
• Cover letter describing research interests and past research experience
• Curriculum vitae, including publication list
• Names and contact information for three professional references
For more information, please contact Dr. Sheng Liu at shengl@clemson.edu.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7158476
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