Assistant Project Scientist

VetJobs • San Diego, CA

7d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering, bioengineering or a related area.
• Experience in research and development in light-based 3D bioprinting and machine learning.
• Design and construction of DLP-based 3D bioprinters (both hardware and software).
• Machine learning to optimize the bioprinting process.
• Bioreactor design and fabrication (both hardware and software).
• Comprehensive knowledge about 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Prior research or industry experience at the doctoral level or beyond in 3D bioprinting.
• Proficiency in machine learning.
• Prior research or industry experience in bioreactor development.
• Proficiency in automated data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience contributing to multi-institutional, industry- or government-sponsored research programs, including milestone tracking, deliverables coordination, and cross-site reporting.

Responsibilities

• Make creative contributions to the research team.
• Publish and conduct research under the supervision of a Professor or Professional Research series member.
• Potentially serve as Co-Principal Investigators, though not as Principal Investigators.
• Contribute significantly to research projects without the expectation of leading the team or conducting independent research.
• University and public service are valued, but not compulsory.
• No formal teaching responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree