Postdoctoral Associate at Rice University, USA | Biomolecular Engineering Candidates, Apply Now & Earn Upto $55,000
A rare chance to join Rice University as a Postdoctoral Associate in the field of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. This Rice University Postdoctoral Associate opportunity is based in Houston, Texas, and is open to candidates with a PhD in relevant disciplines. The application deadline is approaching, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
- Position: Postdoctoral Associate – Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- Location: Houston, Texas, USA
About The University
Rice University is a prestigious private research university located in Houston, Texas. Known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, the university operates within the fields of engineering, science, and humanities. The George R. Brown School of Engineering is one of its prominent schools, focusing on advancing technology and engineering practices through cutting-edge research.
Postdoctoral Associate Position Description
The Zhang lab in the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research in cell-free synthetic biology. As a Rice University Postdoctoral Associate, the successful candidate will work with Dr. Yan Zhang and members of the research team to develop and execute experimental approaches involving cell-free systems, biological constructs, extracts, and related assays. The position will contribute to the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of research studies and will help advance experimental workflows as research questions and project needs evolve. The postdoctoral associate will collaborate with graduate students, research staff, and external research partners and will contribute to the documentation, communication, and dissemination of research findings.
Essential Functions
- Conducts research on the development and characterization of cell-free gene expression systems for programmable biological function.
- Designs and executes experiments involving molecular cloning, protein expression, gene expression, and related synthetic biology workflows.
- Performs mass spectrometry-based characterization and quantitative analysis of experimental data.
- Analyzes bioinformatics and other research data using Python and related computational tools.
- Develops, evaluates, and refines experimental approaches as research objectives evolve.
- Interprets research findings and identifies appropriate next steps in collaboration with the principal investigator and research team.
- Prepares figures, manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical content for grant reports.
- Collaborates with graduate students and other research personnel on shared projects.
- Mentors undergraduate researchers and trains new laboratory members in relevant methods and workflows.
- Maintains complete and accurate research records and documentation.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. in Bioengineering, biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology or closely related field buy the start date
- No additional experience beyond graduate research required
- Hands-on experience with molecular cloning, protein and gene expression, and related experimental workflows.
- Experience with mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, quantitative data analysis, and/or Python-based research tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently in a collaborative research environment.
- Experience mentoring students, training laboratory members, or contributing to scholarly publications and presentations.
Hiring Range: $50,000 – $55,000 annually
This Rice postdoctoral role offers an exciting opportunity for recent PhD graduates to engage in innovative research within the field of synthetic biology. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this opportunity.
