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The Department of Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the Postdoctoral Scholar positions. Under the direction of Andy Yeh, the postdoctoral scholar will design and develop de novo luminescence probes and biosensors for deep tissue imaging, specifically for functional imaging in oncology and cell therapy studies. This project involves collaboration, and the postdocs will actively contribute independently while also receiving mentorship from partners at Harvard and UC Irvine to accomplish the outlined objectives. This position is currently supported for 2-4 years and may be extended contingent on project funding availability and/or collaborative effort provided to other projects.

Previous expertise in molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and protein engineering is required. Applicants with expertise in in vivo imaging, synthetic biology, directed evolution, or computational protein design are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent written and communication skills are expected.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs and should be forwarded to Andy Yeh at hsyeh@ucsc.edu.

Please refer to Position JPF01693 in all correspondence.

*Documents/Materials *

• Letter of statement that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (required).
• Curriculum vitae, which must include a list of publications and the names and contact information for three professional references (required).
• Statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application (optional).

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by August 1, 2024. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.

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