Postdoctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Rice University
- Location
- Houston, TX
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
The Center for Theoretical Biological Physics is actively recruiting recent quantitative science (physics, mathematics, chemistry, etc.) Ph.D. graduates for postdoctoral positions beginning January 1, 2020. We are looking to fill at least one position with postdoctoral candidates well-versed in quantitative science, but also very interested in learning and tackling research problems in the realm of biology and medicine.
Education RequiredPhD or other Doctoral DegreeMajor/DisciplineAny quantitative science, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, bioengineering, systems biology, etc.
Education PreferredExperience RequiredNo experience requiredType of ExperienceExperience PreferredSkills Required- Ability to conduct original scientific research
Skills PreferredPhysical DemandsNone
Working ConditionsRegular office situation.
Weekend, evening work, and some travel.
Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis is a theoretical research center. There are no experimentalists or labs.
Quick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/17092 Job Duties Job Duty NameScientific ResearchDescription of Job DutyIdentify problem or issue of importance in the functioning of living systems and identify possible mechanisms underlying the function. Create physical science-based models to quantitatively investigate these models. Research will require the ability to glean information and data from biology literature, while being able to use analytical and computational skills to derive and formulate model results to be compared to that literature. Examples include, molecular biophysics, information processing and signaling networks, self-organization at the cellular and multi-cellular scales, as well as evolution and ecological dynamics. Write about your research and work in papers to be published in leading scientific journals and discussed at leading conferences.
Percentage of Time60 Job Duties Job Duty NameTravelDescription of Job DutyAttend scientific conferences, make presentations, collaborate with other researchers at this and other institutions.
Percentage of Time15 Job Duties Job Duty NameMentoringDescription of Job DutyMentor and help teach graduate and undergraduate students at the Center. Will be asked to mentor a summer undergraduate research fellow.
Percentage of Time15 Job Duties Job Duty NameWriting proposalsDescription of Job DutyWrite proposals to obtain research funding.
Percentage of Time10Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Transcripts
- Cover Letter
- Research Plan (not to exceed six pages including figures)
- Publications List
- Letter of Support
- Personal Statement
- Research Proposal
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Research Papers
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a PhD or other doctoral degree in a quantitative science, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, bioengineering, systems biology, etc.?
- Yes
- No
- Will have degree conferred before January 2020
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