Description

The Institute for Collaborative Biotechnologies (ICB) is an Army-sponsored University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). The ICB is a uniquely interdisciplinary research alliance led by the University of California, Santa Barbara, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology, and partners from the Army and industry.

ICB research is driven by more than 50 premier faculty working together with graduate students, project scientists, specialists, and professional researchers as interdisciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, physicists, psychologists, physicians, social scientists, and engineers. These teams develop biologically inspired, revolutionary technological innovations in systems and synthetic biology, materials science and engineering, biotechnology tools and cognitive neuroscience.

Our department’s Professors/Principal Investigators are actively seeking applicants for three different open pools that run throughout the year. These are large, pooled recruitments covering many disciplines and research foci. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed through October 31, 2023. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. The use of a pooled recruitment does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. Positions may range from part-time to full-time.

The ICB is actively seeking:

• Junior Specialists in interdisciplinary biotechnology research (link to review full ad & application requirements: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02349)
• Assistant and Associate Specialists in interdisciplinary biotechnology research (link to review full ad & application requirements: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02353)
• Project Scientists in interdisciplinary biotechnology research (link to review full ad & application requirements https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02354)

The ICB has a vast research portfolio, indicated by (but not limited to) the following to projects and disciplines:

• Systems and synthetic biology
• Control and dynamical systems
• Photonic and electronic materials
• Electronic materials and devices
• Cellular structural materials
• Biotechnology and biotechnology tools
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Psychological and brain sciences
• Medical
• Biomedical
• Nanofluidics and microfluidics
• Biomimetrics and biofilms
• Social media analysis and predictive modeling
• Molecular, cellular, ecosystems, marine science, and biology research
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Materials
• Computer Science
• Chemistry and biochemistry
• Microfabrication
• Nanofabrication
• Atomic force
• Microscopy
• Microfluidics
• Physics
• Computer Science

Other information

The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment for Junior Specialists. See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $50,300-$60,000. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment for Specialists (Assistant and Associate levels). See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $57,200-$80,800. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The posted [UC system-wide salary scales] (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B and Table 38B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $70,200-$203,400. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. 

More information about our department: http://www.icb.ucsb.edu

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARSCoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Job requirements

• Junior Specialists enable research as part of a team. They must possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or have equivalent research experience.
•  Assistant Specialists enable research as part of a team and may provide some independent input into the planning and execution of the research. They must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or have five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialists normally provide considerable independent input into the planning and execution of the research, have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published research in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service. They must possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or have five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Project Scientists (at all ranks) make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project. Appointees may be ongoing members of a research team, or may contribute high-level skills to a specific project for a limited time. Demonstrated capacity for fully independent research or research leadership (at the level of the Researcher series) is not required in this series; however, appointees with the Project Scientist title should have broad range of knowledge and competency and be able to operate at a higher level of independence.