Gregory Brewer
Postdoctoral Scholar – Macromolecular Evolution and Synthetic Biology

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About the Position
The UC Irvine Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in Professor Chang C. Liu’s Laboratory. Focus areas include:
- Antibody design and evolution
- Generation of domain-specific evolutionary data for ML and protein design
- Gene birth and neofunctionalization
Requirements
Applicants should be completing a Ph.D. in bioengineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology, chemistry, or a related field. Research experience in experimental synthetic biology, molecular biology, chemical biology, and/or cell biology is preferred, but any exceptionally creative and driven scientist interested will be thoroughly considered.
Note that the University of California limits the total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service to five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737.00 - $80,034.00. See Table here
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Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, cover letter with a brief description of relevant experience and interests, and contact information of at least three references to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09569
Preferred Start Date
The preferred start date for this position is between May 2025 to December 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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