Opening for Graduate student (Ph.D. or Combined MS-Ph.

D program)

The Single Molecule Mechanobiology Laboratory (SMML) is currently seeking skilled,

motivated, talented, and team-oriented a postdoctoral fellow and graduate students (Ph.D. or
Combined master’s and doctorate program). Our lab is funded by the SAMSUNG Science &
Technology Foundation and the National Research Foundation in Korea.

Project description:

High-throughput single bio-molecule detection system in micro/nanofluidic platform

We develop a novel micro/nanofluidic platform for high-throughput single molecule study. The
application of single molecule analytical techniques has enabled the study of many previously under-
investigated biological phenomena. Despite many strengths, the use of the single molecule techniques has
been limited mainly due to the low efficiency and non-specific binding on the surface. To solve such
problems, we focus on fabrication of micro/nanofluidic platform with enhanced surface passivation. Our
micro/nanofluidic platforms represent a technology capable of exploiting micro/nano-confinement for the
increased detection sensitivity even with smaller sample volumes as well as the retention of biologically
relevant molecules at concentration ranges necessary for the study of protein interactions and enzymatic
activity (> µM). This technology will be utilized to develop rapid diagnosis kit for COVID19, HIV,
and influenza.

1) Qualification
We welcome applicants from diverse educational and research backgrounds in optics, physics, chemistry,
and material science.

For the Graduate student, anyone who has degree in life science or engineering.
Min English scores: (TOEFL [PBT (550), CBT (210), IBT (80), ITP (550), IELTS (5.5), TEPS (600), and
TOEIC (700)].
Min GPA: 3.5/4.5

2) Salary and benefits

For the Graduate student,

+ Full-time scholarship
+ Stipend (1,000,000 won/month or higher)
+ Expenses for international conference (once/year)
+ Annual Bonus

3) Admission
Fall semester 2022 (Application should be prepared by the end of April 2022).

If you are interested in working in our lab or would need more information, please visit our laboratory
website (https://sites.google.com/view/thebcklab) and send a PDF file including your CV, research
statement, and a proof of official English score to Professor Byoung Choul Kim
(introbc@gmail.com).