Postdoctoral Position in Chemical Biology and Enzyme Design

$66,737 - 74,425

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is within the salary range of $66,737 - 74,425 - Experience Level from 0-3. (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf) 

 

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: December 6, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (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 Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a postdoctoral scholar to join Han Li's laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology. The ideal applicant will have experience in any of the following fields:

  1. Synthetic biology and protein engineering: Structure-guided protein engineering, directed evolution, protein purification, enzymatic assays, genetic engineering of bacteria and yeast, metabolic engineering.
  2. Chemical biology: Design and implement basic organic synthesis scheme for biomimetic small molecules, studying protein-ligand interactions through mutagenesis, analytical chemistry for biotransformation products.
  3. Machine learning and computational protein design: Computational prediction of protein-ligand interaction modes and effect of mutations, mechanistic study of protein functions through simulation, implement AI/ML-based pipeline for automated Design-Build-Test-Learn cycle in high-throughput protein engineering and enzyme discovery.

Good organization and communication skills, and ability to work in a team setting are essential qualities. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references to our online RECRUIT system. To apply, please visit:  https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/analyst/recruitments/JPF09413

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related field at time of hire.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

  • Curriculum vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover letter
  • Sexual misconduct, harassment and fiscrimination 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

Reference requirements

  • Three required (contact information only)

 

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09413