Postdoctoral Research Associate

Center for Theoretical Biological Physics

Full-Time

P21023

09/30/2020

Yes

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, 2021. 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.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Any quantitative science, such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, bioengineering, systems biology, etc.

No experience required

- Strong research background and publication of peer-reviewed papers in academic journals
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduates and grad students in conducting collaborative research

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as oral presentation skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analyses
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction

Requires working at a computer for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per day).

- Office environment
- Shared office space
- Must travel to conferences, nationally and internationally, to present papers and/or to conduct collaborative research
- Work hours are flexible

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.

Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

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.

http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/24668

- Identifies problems or issues of importance in the functioning of living systems and identifies possible mechanisms underlying the function
- Creates physical science-based models to quantitatively investigate these models
- Requires 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 (e.g., molecular biophysics, information processing and signaling networks, self-organization at the cellular and multi-cellular scales, as well as evolution and ecological dynamics)
- Writes about research and work in papers to be published in leading, peer-reviewed scientific journals and discussed at leading conferences
- Attends scientific conferences, makes presentations, collaborates with other researchers at this and other institutions
- Mentors and helps teach graduate and undergraduate students at the Center; Will be asked to mentor a summer undergraduate research fellow
- Write proposals to obtain research funding
- Provides academic services (i.e., teaching classes) to the department as required
- Performs all other duties as assigned