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Postdoctoral Scholar – Protein Evolution and Synthetic Biology
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: September 24, 2024
Next review date: Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for 1-2 postdoctoral scholar positions in Professor Chang C. Liu’s Laboratory. Go to http://liulab.com/projects/ or contact Prof. Chang Liu (ccl@uci.edu) for more information on project areas, which include antibody design and evolution, studying the molecular evolution of proteins, and developing synthetic genetic systems.
Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or related field. Research experience in experimental synthetic biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, and/or cell biology is preferred, but any exceptionally creative and driven scientist interested will be thoroughly considered.
Note that the University of California limits the total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service to five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737.00 - $80,034.00. See Table https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf
Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a brief description of relevant experience and interests, and contact information of at least three references to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09324
Position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date for this position is between December 2024 to September 2025.
Department: https://engineering.uci.edu/dept/bme
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or related field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Include brief description of relevant experience and interests.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.