Postdoctoral Position in Chemical Biology and Enzyme Design

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

Most recent review date : Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Saturday, Dec 6, 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 Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join Dr. 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 3 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 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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

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

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA