The Lin group is an interdisciplinary team of biophysicists seeking to uncover correlations between structural and functional dynamics in molecular machines, including proteins, peptides, membranes, and nucleic acids. We develop single-molecule techniques, molecular & structural biology methodologies, and instrumentation and computational developments. We are especially interested in scientists who are at the interface of biophysics, chemical biology, molecular biology, structural biology, cancer biology, applied physics, biomedical/system engineering, and computer science.
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Postdoc
Applicants with a strong background in single-molecule biophysics, protein-DNA interactions, molecular biology, structural biology, atomic force microscopy, or image processing and data analysis are strongly encouraged to apply. Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a record of success in your graduate career are the only requirements. Please email Yi-Chih your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the lab.
Prospective postdocs are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Yi-Chih Lin via e-mail (yichih.lin@utexas.edu).
Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students with a strong background in analytical/physical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, single-molecule biophysics, protein expression & purification, biomedical engineering, or molecular dynamics simulation are welcome to join the lab by applying to the Chemistry graduate programs at UT Chemistry PhD program.
Prospective postdocs are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Yi-Chih Lin via e-mail (yichih.lin@utexas.edu).
Undergraduate Students
The Lin Lab offers undergraduates at all stages in their studies (sophomore through senior) and in all of the disciplines listed above an opportunity to participate in research during the summer and the academic year. Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic are the only requirements.
All undergraduate researchers must commit to spending at least one full year in the group, including one summer (at least 10 weeks, paid). Usually, 1-2 undergraduates are hired every year under our mentoring program led by PhD students and Postdocs. The position details are below.
Students who are interested in joining the lab are encouraged to email Dr. Yi-Chih Lin (yichih.lin@utexas.edu) a resume, an unofficial transcript, and a short (one-page) summary of their prior research project and research of interest. Short answers to the following questions: (1) Why are you interested in doing research? (2) What area of research most excites you and why? (3) What do you want to do when you graduate? should be included in the one-page summary. Applications without a one-page research statement will not be considered.
General Description: As a result of the multi-disciplinary nature of the research being pursued in the Lin group, undergraduate research projects are tailored to the undergraduate researcher’s interests within the general scope of the research activities of the lab. Example projects being pursued in the Lin Lab by undergraduate researchers include protein expression and purification, biochemical assays, instrument development, MD simulations, and AI/ML development. All research is conducted in person in the lab, except for computational developments.
In developing projects, Prof. Lin first meets with the undergraduate researcher to identify: (1) areas of interest and (2) areas of strength. Typically, in a follow-up meeting, Prof. Lin assigns a student to a project related to those interests along with a PhD student or post-doctoral scholar mentor.
Undergraduate researchers in the Lin Lab work as part of a team comprised of students and post-docs from a wide range of academic backgrounds (chemistry, biophysics, engineering, molecular biology, structural biology, and computational science). However, they are expected to lead their portion of the project, taking and analyzing all data. Undergraduates have previously co-authored publications and presented research at conferences.
Position Details: During the academic year, students are expected to commit an average of 6 hours/week to research. Part of this research can be performed for directed research credit in the Chemistry and Biochemistry major.
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