Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and the names of three potential references with their application. Please use “References/Recommendation Request” form to list the three references.
Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.
The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment.
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Posting Details
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Department | Bioengineering |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Requisition Number | P20062 |
| Open Date | 01/21/2020 |
| Close Date | |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Position Summary | The Szablowski Lab for Noninvasive Neuroengineering at Rice University is looking to hire a postdoctoral fellow in the fields of bioengineering and neuroengineering. We offer multidisciplinary training with a high degree of academic freedom in choice of high-impact projects, each of which can form a basis of an independent research program. The projects include development of Acoustically Targeted Chemogenetics (ATAC) and similar tools for noninvasive control and monitoring of neural circuits. These tools will use experience in protein engineering, directed evolution, ultrasound physics, biosensing, and neuroscience. Many of our projects will have a clear-cut path to clinical translation, taking advantage of our proximity to the country’s biggest medical center. Our department, Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering, is consistently ranked top 10 in the nation with resources and recognition aiding success of our trainees. The department maintains close ties to nearby medical institutions including Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center. The campus is located in Houston – the fourth largest and one of the most diverse cities in the US that provides affordable living with warm weather all year round. Consistent with the National Research Council’s report, Convergence: Facilitating Transdisciplinary Integration of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Beyond, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to lead and work in research groups that “… [integrate] the knowledge, tools, and ways of thinking…” from engineering, mathematics, and computational, natural, social and behavioral sciences to solve societal problems using a convergent approach. We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community. The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. |
| Education Required | PhD or other Doctoral Degree |
| Major/Discipline | Bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, neuroscience, biology or a related field |
| Education Preferred | |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Type of Experience | Experience in research in the relevant disciplines, including but not limited to: |
| Experience Preferred | Experience in working with rodents, ultrasound physics, and/or protein engineering |
| Skills Required | Skills gained during PhD preparation is acceptable. |
| Skills Preferred | |
| Physical Demands | Ability to work with animals, and in the experimental work in wet molecular biology lab; office work with several hours of writing at a time. |
| Working Conditions | Typical academic / laboratory work. |
| Security Sensitive | As defined under the Texas Education Code and Rice Policy No. 425, this position is security sensitive and employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. |
| Rice University Standard of Civility | Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and the names of three potential references with their application. Please use “References/Recommendation Request” form to list the three references. Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities. The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff and students in an inclusive environment. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. |
| Quick Link for Posting | http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/22569 |
| Job Duty Name | Essential Functions |
|---|---|
| Description of Job Duty | - Plans and execute original research projects |
| Percentage of Time | 100 |
Applicant Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- References/Recommendation Request
- Publications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Have you completed all the requirements of a PhD or other doctoral degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, neuroscience, biology or a related field including defense and final submission of thesis?
- Yes
- No
- Will have degree conferred before the start of the appointment
- *
Do you have two or more years of experience in research in the relevant disciplines, including but not limited to: neuroscience, protein engineering and directed evolution, ultrasound imaging and stimulation, therapeutic engineering and pharmacology, biomarker detection and biosensors?
- Yes
- No