Postdoctoral Scholar - Macromolecular Evolution and Synthetic Biology

Position overview

Salary range:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737.00 - $80,034.00. See Table https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Open date: March 20, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 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: Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 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.

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in Professor Chang

C. Liu's Laboratory. Focus areas include
1) antibody design and evolution,
2) generation of domain-specific evolutionary data for ML and protein design, and
3) gene birth and neofunctionalization.

Requirements:
Applicants should be completing a Ph.D. degree in bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or related field. Research experience in experimental synthetic biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, and/or cell biology is preferred, but any exceptionally creative and driven scientist interested will be thoroughly considered.

Note that the University of California limits the total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service to five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737.00 - $80,034.00. See Table https://.pdf

Application Procedure:
Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a brief description of relevant experience and interests, and contact information of at least three references to our online RECRUIT system at /apply

Position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date for this position is between May 2025 to December 2025.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Include a brief description of relevant experience and interests.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
09569

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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.

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