The Lin group is an interdisciplinary team of biophysicists seeking to discover the correlations between structural and functional dynamics among molecular machines, including proteins, peptides, membranes, and nucleic acids. We develop single-molecule techniques, molecular & structural biology methodology, and instrument & computational developments. We are especially interested in scientists who are at the interface of biophysics, chemical biology, molecular biology, structure biology, cancer biology, biomedical engineering, and computer science. However, For specific job openings, see below:
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Postdoc
Applicants with a strong background in atomic force microscopy, single molecular biophysics, image processing and data analysis, cancer biology, molecular biology, or structural biology 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 a CV and a cover letter that explains why you are interested in the lab.
Prospective postdocs are encouraged to reach out Yi-Chih 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 molecular biophysics, protein expression & purification, biomedical engineering, or molecular dynamics simulation can join the lab by applying to Chemistry graduate programs at UT Austin (UT Chemistry PhD program).
Prospective students are encouraged to reach out Yi-Chih 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. The position details are below.
Students who are interested in joining the lab are encouraged to email Yi-Chih (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 the fabrication of liposomes, the development of electronics and computational algorithms. All research is performed in person in the lab space, except for the 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, electrical engineering, molecular biology, structural biology, biomedical engineering, and computation science). However, they are expected to lead their portion of the project, taking and analyzing all data. Undergraduates have previously been co-authors of publications and presented research at conferences.
Position Details: During the academic year, it is expected that students can commit on average 6hrs/wk to research. Part of this research can be performed for directed research credit (Chemistry, Seniors) or for Merit Research.
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