Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2026-2027
Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate, Chemical & Biological Engineering
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Department
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Posting Number
R260133
Posting Link
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Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Monje Group in computational research within the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics, biology, and computation. The successful candidate will engage in theoretical and computational research aimed at understanding the role of lipids in biomolecular mechanisms and material properties.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply advanced simulation techniques, and data-driven approaches to explore complex biophysical phenomena at the cell membrane. This role provides a platform for scientific growth, collaboration with experimental and computational researchers, and contribution to high-impact discoveries in structural biology, lipid-protein dynamics, lipid membrane biophysics, and related areas.
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, or a related discipline with experience in biomolecular simulation techniques, and programming/scripting (Bash,Python)
Preferred Qualifications
- The candidate should have demonstrated experience in molecular modelling, particularly in the areas of biophysics or material design (all atom / coarse- grained approaches)
- Experience with enhanced sampling techniques; computational biophysics/chemistry
- Usage of high-performance computing clusters, preferably GPU-based computing
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
- Strong publication record
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
$57,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Viviana Monje
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Assistant Professor
Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates
Posted
08/28/2026
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
10/01/2026
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
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