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Postdoctoral Scholars - Venugopalan/Botvinick Labs Apply now to

Postdoctoral Scholars - Venugopalan/Botvinick Labs

Job #JPF07304

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Biomedical Engineering / Henry Samueli School of Engineering / UC Irvine

Application Window

Open date: January 21st, 2022

Next review date: Saturday, Feb 19, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Sep 30, 2022 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 laboratories of Profs. Vasan Venugopalan and Elliot Botvinick at the University of California, Irvine anticipate multiple Postdoctoral Scholar open positions (Levels 0-IV) to work with their groups. The selected candidates will also have access to resources at the Beckman Laser Institute, which is active in the development of a broad variety of optical technologies for biomedical application. The positions provide a unique opportunity to gain experience in a multidisciplinary biomedical optics research environment. Salary will be based on the candidates' specific skill set, track record of accomplishment, and previous experience.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or the foreign equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Optics, or related discipline with demonstrated expertise in Biophotonics. They should also have experience in optical design and instrument construction as it relates to customized laser-scanning microscopy, interferometry, and/or microbeam systems and their usage in cellular and tissue samples.

Responsibilities • Development of a novel microscope platform integrating pulsed laser microbeams, optical interferometry, confocal and non-linear microscopy, and fluorescence lifetime imaging • Perform experiments to validate the performance of the integrated system on cellular and artificial hydrogel-based tissues to measure cellular mechanosignaling, hydrogel stiffness, and imaging of cellular morphology and metabolism. • Synthesis and maintenance of cell cultures and 3-D cellular hydrogels • Utilize the integrated system to examine cellular mechanobiology in model tissue systems.

All appointments are for one year with the potential for extension dependent upon performance and funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Contacts: Prof. Vasan Venugopalan Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering UC Irvine Email: vvenugop@uci.edu

Prof. Elliot Botvinick Department of Biomedical Engineering UC Irvine Email: ebotvini@uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or the foreign equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Optics, or related discipline with demonstrated expertise in Biophotonics. Experience in optical design and instrument construction as it relates to customized laser-scanning microscopy, interferometry, and/or microbeam systems and their usage in cellular and tissue samples.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research

Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https: // ap.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/AuthReleaseForm.pdf

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07304

Campus Information

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

Job location

Irvine, CA

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