Assistant Project Scientist

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Project Scientist to join the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering. The role focuses on collaborative research without independent leadership expectations.

The successful candidate will contribute to a team advancing 3D bioprinting, bioreactors, and AI for bioprinting. Responsibilities include designing and building DLP-based bioprinters, applying machine learning to optimize processes, and developing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering, bioengineering or related area.
• Experience in light-based 3D bioprinting and machine learning.
• Strong ability to contribute to research projects under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Make creative contributions to the research team.
• Publish and conduct research under supervision of a Professor or Professional Research series member.
• Potentially serve as Co-Principal Investigators; no requirement for independent research leadership.

Skills

3D bioprinting

Machine learning

Bioreactor design

Hardware/software integration

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Bioengineering or related field

Tools

DLP-based 3D bioprinters

Job description

At UC San Diego, we are seeking a Project Scientist to join our research team, in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering. These roles are crucial for individuals who wish to contribute significantly to research projects without the expectation of leading the team or conducting independent research.

Project Scientist will:

1. Make creative contributions to the research team.
2. Publish and conduct research under the supervision of a Professor or Professional Research series member.
3. Potentially serve as Co-Principal Investigators, though not as Principal Investigators. It is important to note that this position does not mandate independent research or the development of an independent research reputation. Also, while university and public service are valued, they are not compulsory, and there are no formal teaching responsibilities. The duration of each appointment is subject to the research project's timeline and the availability of funds.

The Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body (https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/diversity

This project scientist position will primarily work on the development of 3D bioprinters, bioreactors, AI for bioprinting. Therefore, the candidates must have earned their Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering, bioengineering or a related area. Successful candidates should have experience in research and development in light-based 3D bioprinting and machine learning, especially in:

1. Design and construction of DLP-based 3D bioprinters (both hardware and software);
2. Machine learning to optimize the bioprinting process;
3. Bioreactor design and fabrication (both hardware and software)
4. Comprehensive knowledge about 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering;