Postdoctoral Fellow- Biophysical Chemistry

University of British Columbia (faculty) — UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Posted 2026-08-31

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow- Biophysical Chemistry Department Research | Li Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science (Hongbin Li) Posting End Date September 18, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date October 31, 2027 The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $62,000/annually. Position Description: The Li Group in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to join cutting-edge projects in single-molecule biophysics. Funded by NSERC and CIHR, our research group investigates the mechanical properties, folding pathways, and conformational dynamics of proteins using advanced force spectroscopy techniques. The successful candidate will leverage Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and/or Optical Tweezers to probe protein mechanics at the single-molecule level, contributing to fundamental discoveries in biophysical chemistry. Expected Responsibilities: Design, execute, and analyze single-molecule force spectroscopy experiments (AFM or Optical Tweezers). Purify, characterize, and prepare protein s

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