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Assistant Project Scientist

UCSB Neuroscience Research Institute
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Assistant Project Scientist in the Chemistry department (Shea Lab)  

Job #JPF02917

  • Neuroscience Research Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara

Apply now: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02917/apply

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is  $75,900-$80,100  annually. 

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: March 2025 or later.

Position duration: Initial appointment is for one year, full time with benefits.  Continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date:  January 31, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 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 laboratory of Dr. Joan-Emma Shea in the Chemistry department at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist. The position involves a computational investigation of peptide and peptoid assembly, with a focus on aggregation, liquid-liquid phase separation, and hydrogel formation. Responsibilities include designing and performing molecular dynamics simulations (atomistic and coarse-grained), interacting with experimental groups, and  supervising undergraduate students. The appointee will be expected to make significant  conceptual contributions to the project.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as  appropriate to the position.

Lab: https://labs.chem.ucsb.edu/shea/joan-emma/index.html

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A doctorate degree in chemistry, physics, or related field is required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience.

Preferred qualifications

A very solid research and publication record. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • Atomistic simulations of peptoids and intrinsically disordered proteins
  • Coarse-grained simulations of the aggregation of intrinsically disordered proteins 
  • Simulations of hydrogels
  • Characterization of mechanical properties of hydrogels 
  • Experience developing force fields for peptoids 
  • Working with experimental groups


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. 
  • Statement of Research
  • Publication #1
  • Publication #2 (Optional)
  • Publication #3 (Optional)

Reference requirements

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references.  References for the finalists may be contacted if necessary, at the committee's discretion, before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02917

Help contact: cushing@lifesci.ucsb.edu

ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct,  left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal  with a previous employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy  please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

 

JOB LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA