Join Our Lab

We are always interested in hearing from motivated people!

Postdoctoral Researchers

We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to pursue postdoctoral fellowship training in our lab. Candidates should be soon-to-be or recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. graduates. Prior experience with protein biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology or related fields is preferred. Prospective postdoctoral fellows should email Hojong.

Please include a cover letter describing your research experience, research interests or project ideas and career goals. Please also include your CV, as well as names and contact details for two to three references. A reference letter from your Ph.D. advisor should be sent directly to Hojong.

Research Technicians

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic research technicians! Previous laboratory research experience is preferred, and a minimum two-year commitment is preferred. Applicants should email Hojong.

Please include a cover letter describing your previous research and lab experience, technical and administrative skills, career goals and what about our lab interests you.

Graduate Students

We have opportunities for graduate students. ​Please contact Hojong or your graduate program coordinator.

Our lab will train you to:

1. Be a critical thinker with bold ideas — no idea is too bold to try. We encourage risky ideas and crazy experiments, where 'What if?' turns into 'Why not?', and boundaries are just challenges to push through.
2. Excel in science communication, particularly as a chemical biologist who can bridge chemistry and biology in drug discovery and cancer research.
3. Stay organized and master multitasking — Hojong used to be pretty bad at organizing and multitasking.
4. Be an efficient researcher — our focus is on smart work and efficiency, not just clocking long hours. Of course, hard work is essential when needed, but self-motivation and smart strategies will get you further.
5. Enjoy doing science! We believe science should be fun and driven by curiosity. Happiness comes first, and from that, we can make groundbreaking discoveries.

You may be a good fit for our lab if:

• You are passionate about small molecule drug discovery but want to explore new/uncharted directions — not simply following paths others have already established. Our lab's sprit is about taking bold approaches and finding interesting small molecules in order to tackle challenges that haven't been solved before.
• You value collaboration, openness and a willingness to share knowledge. In the Yoon Lab, transparency is essential. All resources — presentation files, lab notes, protocols, fellowship application materials — will be openly shared through our intranet, with no secrets. If you prefer to keep your methods private or have concerns about sharing resources, our lab might not be the best fit. However, if you bring an open mind and are excited to share and learn, you’ll find many exciting opportunities to grow and succeed here.