Contact & Join Us
Prof. Duyoung Min
Department of Chemistry, UNIST
50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Korea
Bldg. 108, Rm. 801-10 | Tel: +82-52-217-2675
E-mail: dymin@unist.ac.kr
Our laboratory asks how membrane proteins fold, interact, and are damaged inside the cell membrane — fundamental questions of life sciences and human health that remain open even in the age of AI structure prediction. Because this work sits at the crossroads of biophysics, biochemistry, and structural biology, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds in chemistry, life sciences, physics, and computational science. You don't need to arrive knowing membrane proteins or single-molecule methods; what matters most is curiosity and the adventurous spirit to chart paths others have yet to take. Come ready to ask questions no one has answered, and we'll learn the rest together.
In our group you'll master single-molecule force spectroscopy — a craft only a handful of laboratories worldwide practice — and learn to combine it with protein biochemistry, structural and computational approaches to pursue one question all the way down. Along the way you'll build the core strengths of a scientist that travel anywhere: designing your own experiments, reading data critically, and communicating your work clearly in writing and talks. We plan each member's growth with their own path in mind, whether toward academia, industry, or beyond.
We welcome graduate students, undergraduate interns, and prospective postdocs at any time. If you're interested, email Prof. Duyoung Min with a short note about yourself and your interests — a CV is welcome but not required. Questions and informal inquiries are always welcome.
Students from other backgrounds — including the life sciences, physics, and computational science — are also welcome to apply!
