The Center for Theoretical Biological Physics offers many opportunities to those interested in participating in the various research efforts underway at the different partner locations. See below for linkages to a more detailed description of the various opportunities available.
There are practical research opportunities for undergradaute students at CTBP through the Discovery Research Internships Program.
Students who wish to pursue graduate research at the CTBP must
first be admitted to a degree-granting partner program. These include
graduate programs at The
Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) as well as programs at the University
of California-San Diego (UCSD) in one of the following departments: Physics, Chemistry
and Biochemistry, Mathematics, Bioinformatics,
or Neurosciences. Interested
students are encouraged to send a copy of their TSRI or UCSD application
to CTBP with a statement as to why they want to pursue graduate research
at the CTBP. This will enable CTBP staff to monitor applications. Interested students currently
enrolled in either a TSRI or UCSD graduate program should apply directly
to the CTBP by submitting the following electronic documents to ctbp@ucsd.edu:
Your Curriculum Vita should
include: In addition, applicants should
submit a brief research proposal which includes a statement as to why
CTBP is an appropriate source of support (direct participation in synergy
projects, overlap between existing CTBP projects, etc.). Please
note that after an initial review, CTBP may request a copy of an applicant's
graduate school transcript prior to making a final award decision.
We accept applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions throughout the year. All applications are reviewed twice; once by individual investigators (on an irregular basis) for positions
in their researh groups and funded by their extramural research grants; and then all applicants are reviewed (again) beteween December 1st and January 31st for CTBP-funded post-doctoral positions.
Applying to CTBP does not preclude you from applying for a post-doctoral position directly to a specific CTBP research faculty member. Applications for all potential post-doctoral researchers are
accepted through our automated, online application web site. Standard online application forms and file (CV,
publications, letters of reference, etc.) uploads are facilitated through this site. If you have questions, please send an email to
ctbp@ucsd.edu. Note: Use a NETSCAPE browser for full functionality.
Applications received by November 30, 2008, will receive full consideration for CTBP-funded Post-Poctoral positions in 2009. Although applications may be submitted after November 30th,
they will only be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All applicants for our 2009 Post-Doctoral Fellowships will be informed of our decision before or no later than February 14, 2009.
The following application materials will be required (or strongly recommended) when applying. In addition, the committee requests two statements
from each applicant and a minimum of two reference letters. The first
applicant statement should outline research accomplishments to date
and the second should explain why the applicant would like to do research
at the CTBP. Applicants also have the option of submitting a specific
research proposal and/or a statement of support from a CTBP member
with whom they would like to work. Reference letters submitted on behalf
of applicants should be sent as electronic documents to ctbp@ucsd.edu prior
to the posted deadline (If unavailable for upload on the application page).
The CTBP is actively recruiting senior investigators/faculty
who are interested in visiting the CTBP for a 3-12 month period. CTBP
has funding available for local expenses including housing. This opportunity
is available to researchers who propose a project that fits into the
general framework of the Center, including both research (working with
one or more CTBP researchers) and educational (offering mini- courses
at a variety of levels). Interested investigators should submit a brief
research proposal and a curriculum vita electronically to ctbp@ucsd.edu.
In their accompanying email, investigators should indicate their proposed
dates for visiting the CTBP.
-Contact information
-Ph.D. details (proposed/current advisor, research area)
-Prior degrees (degree, institution, department, etc.)
-Current and past positions, honors, accomplishments
-Publication list with the most relevant publications noted and listed first
-References (3-5) with appropriate contact information
-Contact information
-Ph.D. details (advisor, thesis title, anticipated/actual date)
-Prior degrees (degree, institution, department, etc.)
-Current and past positions, honors, accomplishments
-Publication list with the most relevant publications noted and listed first
-References (3-5) with appropriate contact information