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Biophysics Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in biophysics in united states
1,228 professors found
Clemson University 2
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Biophysics
Allosteric Regulation
Molecular Biology
Associate Professor
Northeastern University
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Mechanics
Rheology
Epithelial Biology
Professor
UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Muscle Biology
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Protein Chemistry
Associate Professor
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Cell Mechanics
Professor
Syracuse University
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Self-assembly
Soft Matter Physics
Professor
University of California, Berkeley
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Membrane Biology
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
university of massachusetts medical school 5 division of cell biology and imaging
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Muscle Biology
Protein Chemistry
Biophysics
University of California, San Diego
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Biophysics
Allosteric Regulation
Membrane Biology
University of California, San Diego
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Cell Biology
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Self-assembly
Micromechanics
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Viviana Monje
University at Buffalo
United States
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Associate opportunity in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo, working with the Monje Group on computational research at the intersection of physics, biology, and computation. The project focuses on theoretical and computational studies of lipids in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties, including lipid-protein dynamics, lipid membrane biophysics, structural biology, and related biophysical phenomena at the cell membrane. Appli...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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University of Notre Dame
United States
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5 months ago
The University of Notre Dame is offering a postdoctoral research scientist position in nanotechnology. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in materials science, physics, biological sciences, medical sciences, technology, or engineering. The position focuses on innovative research in nanotechnology, with potential applications across multiple scientific disciplines. The University of Notre Dame is a leading institution in the United States, providing a collaborative ...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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5 months ago
State University of New York at Buffalo
United States
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2 months ago
Postdoctoral Position in Structural Biology, Electrophysiology, and Dynamic Structural Biophysics at the State University of New York at Buffalo (Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences). The Qin Laboratory for Dynamic Structural Biophysics is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work at the interface of structural biology , electrophysiology , biophysics , protein biochemistry , neuroscience , and physiology . The lab studies thermoTRP ion c...
Physiology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+9 more
2 months ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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North Carolina State University
United States
Research Interests
Entomology
Zoology
Invertebrate Biology
Insect Physiology
Insecticide Resistance
Professor
University of Virginia School of Medicine
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Membrane Biology
Lipid Chemistry
Macromolecular Science
Assistant/Associate Professor
University of Denver
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Cell Mechanics
Ex Vivo Studies
Opportunities these professors hire for
Medical College of Wisconsin
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Vasquez-Vivar Lab in the Department of Biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary program studying fetal brain injury and the mechanisms underlying acquired motor disorders in children. The project combines redox biology, biochemistry, and preclinical models to investigate gain- and loss-of-function relationships and to identify opportunities for therapeutic perinatal interventions. The lab emphasizes redox cell biology and...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
+7 more
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Thomas Jefferson University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Debler Laboratory at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting a postdoctoral scientist for a project at the intersection of biochemistry and structural biology. The position focuses on understanding the mechanism of macromolecular machines and assemblies using high-end structural approaches, with particular emphasis on x-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy. The lab is described as well funded by NIH, strongly equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and embedded in a ...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
+6 more
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University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
UC Irvine’s Department of Physiology & Biophysics in the School of Medicine is recruiting for ongoing postdoctoral scholar opportunities across its research programs. The positions are described as open positions available throughout the year, rather than a single fixed project, giving successful candidates the chance to join active laboratory research in physiology, biophysics, and related biomedical or biological sciences. The advertised role is intended for researchers with strong experimenta...
Physiology
Biophysics
Biology
+4 more
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