Postdoctoral Fellow in Biophysics - Department of Physics and Astronomy

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://apply.interfolio.com/186637 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://apply.interfolio.com/186637 Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status. jeid-06a5687baed14b4c99e6d7efc00d8839