Project Scientist Position – Li Lab

The Li lab in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCI is looking to fill one project scientist position with an individual who is interested in developing novel chemical biology tools to open new frontiers in biomanufacturing. This person will also contribute to the maintenance of laboratory equipment, training/supervising of lab personnel and assisting in proposal and manuscript writing. This position is open for project scientists at the assistant or associate rank, determined based on experience, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering/chemistry/biology/microbiology/biochemistry/materials science or other related fields.
• Research experience in computational biology, electrochemistry integration with biology, living materials, protein engineering, synthetic biology, organic synthesis, biotransformation, and analytical chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.
• Willingness to occasionally vary work schedules to accommodate urgent research needs.
• Keen to learn new techniques.

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09650

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.