Job Details

University of California Santa Barbara
  • Position Number: 5803158
  • Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  • Position Type: Science - Computer Science


Project Scientist (all levels) in interdisciplinary biotechnology research

University of California Santa Barbara


Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position at 100% time is $75,900 - $168,000. Percent time: 5% - 100% Anticipated start: Fall 2024 or later 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 5, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 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 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, 2025. 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/JPF02870
    Junior Specialists
    https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02871

    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.

    Department: https://icb.ucsb.edu

    Qualifications


    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

    Appointees to this series must possess a doctorate in a relevant discipline as listed in the position description at time of application.

    Preferred qualifications

    Previous research experience in a relevant 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/JPF02840

    Help contact: lisa.lim@icb.ucsb.edu
    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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

    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.
    Job location
    Santa Barbara, CA

    To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02840







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