What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar – Tissue Engineering & Stem Cell Biology- Dr. Quinton Smith Group position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is within the salary range of $66,737 - $74,425 (Experience Level 0-3) http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf
Application Window
Open date: February 14, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Smith Lab is seeking to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar interested in the intersection of stem cell biology and tissue engineering (qsmithlab.com). Projects are focused on building in vitro systems to study gastrulation, tissue morphogenesis, and vascularization of stem cell-derived organoid tissues. Implications of this work include elucidating the mechanisms of early embryonic developmental events towards hepatic, vascular and placenta tissues, to appraising the therapeutic efficacy of engineered cellular constructs. Candidates with proficiency in developmental biology, stem cell culture, materials science, and/or microfluidics are highly preferred and should have a Ph.D. in a discipline that reflects these interest areas, with a matched record of peer-reviewed publications. Essential traits include the ability to work in a team environment, and strong oral and communication skills.
Ideal applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references through our online recruiting system.
Quinton Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center
qsmithlab.com
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/analyst/recruitments/JPF09516
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates with proficiency in developmental biology, stem cell culture, materials science, and/or microfluidics are highly preferred and should have a Ph.D. in a discipline that reflects these interest areas, with a matched record of peer-reviewed publications.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
About UC Irvine
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is within the salary range of $66,737 - $74,425 (Experience Level 0-3) http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf
Application Window
Open date: February 14, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Smith Lab is seeking to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar interested in the intersection of stem cell biology and tissue engineering (qsmithlab.com). Projects are focused on building in vitro systems to study gastrulation, tissue morphogenesis, and vascularization of stem cell-derived organoid tissues. Implications of this work include elucidating the mechanisms of early embryonic developmental events towards hepatic, vascular and placenta tissues, to appraising the therapeutic efficacy of engineered cellular constructs. Candidates with proficiency in developmental biology, stem cell culture, materials science, and/or microfluidics are highly preferred and should have a Ph.D. in a discipline that reflects these interest areas, with a matched record of peer-reviewed publications. Essential traits include the ability to work in a team environment, and strong oral and communication skills.
Ideal applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Biology in vitro methods (i.e., gene expression, flow cytometry, gene editing)
- Stem cell or organoid culture
- Biomaterial synthesis and characterization
- 3D printing/photolithography
- Murine model manipulation and characterization
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references through our online recruiting system.
Quinton Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center
qsmithlab.com
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/analyst/recruitments/JPF09516
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates with proficiency in developmental biology, stem cell culture, materials science, and/or microfluidics are highly preferred and should have a Ph.D. in a discipline that reflects these interest areas, with a matched record of peer-reviewed publications.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $66,737 - $74,425
