Postdoctoral Fellow in Biophysics - Department of Physics and Astronomy

Clemson University – College of Science:
Physics & Astronomy

Location:

Kindard G2

Open Date:
May 12, 2026

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.

• 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

• Cell line generation and biological sample preparation
• Development of data analysis algorithms for single-molecule and super-resolution data

• Anticipated start date:
  September 1, 2026 (negotiable)
• Initial appointment:
  One year
• Renewal:
  Potential renewal based on performance and availability of funding

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, awarded or expected by 2026

• Optical system design and alignment
• Instrument control software development
• Electronic circuit design and FPGA programming
• Cell culture and biological sample preparation

• Julia, Python, MATLAB, CUDA, LabVIEW
• Zemax, Inventor, Solid Works
• KiCad, Vivado, or related tools

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at

• 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.