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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Department of Physics and Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
 

The Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seek candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position with a focus on theoretical and computational biophysics and nanotechnology. Successful candidates will join the Aksimentiev lab (https://bionano.physics.illinois.edu/) to work on one of the following topics: computational modeling of viruses and organelles, nanopore protein sequencing, DNA nanotechnology, and synthetic cell development.  Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in physics, chemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline obtained within 10 years from the start date of the position. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in either molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecular systems or development of theoretical models and computational tools in the broader field of molecular simulations.  

 

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a full-time, benefits-eligible position appointed on a 12-month service basis.  The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.  The anticipated start date is Aug 15, 2024, but is negotiable. 

 

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief (1-page or less) statement of research interests and names/contact information for three references by May 15, 2024 online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1871.  Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

 

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FUTURE-MINDS-QB Welcomes Applications for Doctoral Bridge Training in Biomedical Data Science and Quantitative Biology

FUTURE-MINDS-QB is an NIH-funded training program that bridges between master's programs at Fisk University and doctoral programs at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Our doctoral bridge program is designed to nurture a diverse future generation of active minds specifically in the areas of biomedical data science and quantitative biology, where quantitative biology encompasses bioinformatics, computational biology, genomic biology, and biophysics.

We are now accepting applications from motivated under-represented individuals for the two-year master's phase at Fisk University, seeking coursework, wrap-around professional development and mentoring for successful transition to the PhD at UIUC. At Fisk, master's students will acquire essential research and professional skills that prepare them for PhD study in biomedical data science or quantitative biology.

We will consider applications on a rolling basis, but we encourage early submission. Accepted trainees will receive an annual stipend, travel allowance, and full support for tuition & fees. US citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

Please submit your Cover Letter, CV, Personal Statement, and Transcripts here.

Please upload your nominations for the 2024 McMillan Award.

The Center for AstroPhysical Surveys (CAPS) and the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce its annual Graduate Student Fellowship competition. These one-year fellowships support graduate researach on topics of direct relevance to CAPS and/or ICASU. The fellowships are oly available to UIUC PhD graduate students. Fellowships start at the beinning of the fall semester of the given year, with a duration of one year through the end of the summer of the following year.

The application deadline is by end of the day (midnight) Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

More information can be found at https://caps.ncsa.illinois.edu/get-involved/

More information can be found at https://icasu.illinois.edu/grad-fellowships