Biomolecular Engineering Assistant Project Scientist (Pourmand Lab)

University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Full-time Science

Posted on April 23, 2024

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Biomolecular Engineering Assistant Project Scientist (Pourmand Lab)

Position overview
Position title: Biomolecular Engineering Assistant Project Scientist (Pourmand Lab)
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,500 - $95,100.

Percent time: Full-time (100%)

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after initial review of the applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: January 22, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 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: Tuesday, Jan 21, 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 Pourmand Research lab in the Department of Biomolecular Engineering seeks qualified candidates for the role of an assistant project scientist who will directly oversee the development of new sensing technologies for nanopipette application. Research activities include, but are not restricted to the development of novel electrochemical sensors, fabrication and functionalization of nanopipettes, intracellular sampling and target analyte measurement, cell culture and data analysis. Additionally, the assistant project scientist will lead efforts to develop new nanopipette-based approaches for intracellular multianalyte quantification and should make significant contributions to research projects utilizing nanopipettes.

The position will require the scientist to demonstrate strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent will be expected to present research results at relevant workshops and conferences, assist with applications for grant proposals, and co-author results in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants with the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: expertise in nanopipettes and electrochemical sensors with a basic understanding in electronics.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Pourmand Lab: https://pourmand.soe.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) in biomolecular engineering or a related field.
Experience with fabrication and functionalization of nanopipettes and development of electrochemical sensors.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
List of Publications - Co-authored publications are acceptable.

Reference requirements

3 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01673

Help contact: lcrowder@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz

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Job location

Santa Cruz, California

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01673

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