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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Microfluidics Diagnostics

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Position description

An NIH-funded Postdoctoral position is available at the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, to develop microfluidics-based diagnostics for various diseases including antimicrobial resistance and cancer. Individuals with experience in microfluidics, microfabrication, optics, and point-of-care diagnostics are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is in the lab of Dr. Weian Zhao (http://faculty.sites.uci.edu/zhaolab/), located in the Stem Cell Center, which is a state-of-the-art facility. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary and collaborative team working with biologists and clinicians to develop next generation tools to address unmet challenges in disease diagnosis and stem cell therapy. Successful candidates will enjoy both cutting-edge research and beautiful southern California.

This position is full-time and includes benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Requirements - Highly motivated candidate with a recent Ph.D. (or equivalent) in biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry (or a related field) with experience in microfluidics, point-of-care devices, imaging and sensing, single-cell analysis and microbiology.

Application Procedures –
1) Submit a CV, names of three references, and a diversity statement which addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equality and inclusion via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03303

2) Submit a CV and names of three references to Dr. Weian Zhao via e-mail to weianz@uci.edu

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 nondiscrimination policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Irvine, CA