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

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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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

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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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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

Instructions to Applicant