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Job #JPF02624
- Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies / Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor / UC Santa Barbara
Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist
Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B and Table 38B for the salary range at UCSB. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The budgeted full-time rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73,300-$126,000 at the Assistant Project Scientist rank, $89,400-$136,000 at the Associate rank, and $103,200-$167,000 at the Full Project scientist rank.
Percent time: 5% - 100%
Anticipated start: Approximately Winter 2024 - Winter 2025
Position duration: Typically 1 year with possibility of extension, but could be less than 1 year due to restrictions on funding
Application Window
Open date: November 1, 2023
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 23, 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: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 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 Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) is an Army-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). The ICB is a uniquely interdisciplinary research alliance led by the University of California, Santa Barbara, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology and partners from the Army and industry.
ICB research is driven by more than 50 premier faculty working together with graduate students project scientist, specialists, and professional researchers as interdisciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, physicists, psychologists, physicians, social scientists, and engineers. These teams develop biologically inspired, revolutionary technological innovations in systems and synthetic biology, materials science and engineering, biotechnology tools and cognitive neuroscience.
The ICB is actively seeking Project Scientists (in the full, Associate, and Assistant ranks) to commit effort on ICB projects. This is a large, pooled recruitment covering many disciplines and research foci. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed through October 31, 2024. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. The use of a pooled recruitment does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. Positions may range from part-time to full-time.
Appointees to the Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project. Appointees may be ongoing members of a research team, or may contribute high-level skills to a specific project for a limited time.
The ICB has a vast research portfolio, indicated by (but not limited to) the following to projects and disciplines:
• Systems and synthetic biology
• Control and dynamical systems
• Photonic and electronic materials
• Electronic materials and devices
• Cellular structural materials
• Biotechnology and biotechnology tools
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Psychological and brain sciences
• Medical
• Biomedical
• Nanofluidics and microfluidics
• Biomimetrics and biofilms
• Social media analysis and predictive modeling
• Molecular, cellular, ecosystems, marine science, and biology research
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Materials
• Computer Science
• Chemistry and biochemistry
• Microfabrication
• Nanofabrication
• Atomic force
• Microscopy
• Microfluidics
• Physics
• Computer Science
The ICB has other pooled recruitments that may be of interest to potential applicants, including:
Assistant and Associate Specialists
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02623
Junior Specialists
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02619
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.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Appointees to this series must possess a doctorate in a relevant discipline listed in the position description at time of application.
Preferred qualifications
Previous research experience in relevant specialization and discipline as listed in the position description.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Samples of Scholarly Work - 1-3 samples of published, in print, submitted, or in-preparation scholarly work (article, book chapter, book, writing sample, etc.).
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
References for finalist(s) may be contacted by phone/email after interviews.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02624Help contact: [email protected]
About UC Santa Barbara
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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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Santa Barbara, CA
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