06/19/2026
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Postdoctoral Position in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biological Sciences:
Professor Yi Xiao of the NC State Department of Chemistry invites applications to fill full-time postdoctoral fellow positions. Employment period can be 2–4 years, depending on performance. The Xiao lab conducts research on the isolation and characterization of nucleic acid-based recognition elements, known as aptamers and their applications in biosensors and as therapeutic agents. These efforts span multiple fields, including bioanalytical chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biological science, and bioinformatics.
Current projects in the Xiao lab include the isolation of aptamers for small molecule and protein targets; development of new in vitro aptamer selection methodologies; the advancement of optical and electrochemical biosensors; aptamer characterization by gold-standard biophysical methods (enzyme fluorescence assay, MST, ITC, BLI; CD spectroscopy; development of portable devices for on-site or point-of-care sensing; and the synthesis of nanomaterial and organic probes for optical biosensing.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the aptamer field and SELEX. The ideal candidate will have experience with gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA purification, biophysical characterization methods, bacteria and/or mammalian cell culture, protein expression and purification.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. Successful candidates will be expected to work independently and demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Salary will depend on experience, publications, track record, and skill and can be highly competitive.
All correspondence should be sent to [email protected] with a title of “postdoc position”.
Job Type: Full-time
