Postdoctoral Research Opportunities

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.

• CTBP Classic Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

  We accept applications for CTBP Classic Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions throughout the year. Applications for a CTBP Bruno H. Zimm Biological Physics Fellowship (see below) are only accepted every 18-24 months. 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 pools of applicants are reviewed in January, June and September for CTBP-funded post-doctoral positions. Applying to CTBP does not preclude an applicant from applying for a post-doctoral position directly to a specific CTBP research faculty member, UCSD, or UCOP (Office of the President). CTBP highly recommends applications to multiple post-doctoral fellowship programs (see links below). Applications for a classic (as opposed to a CTBP Bruno H. Zimm Biological Physics) post-doctoral fellowship are accepted through our automated, online application web site. Standard online application forms and document (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 30th and May 1st, will receive full consideration for CTBP-funded Post-Poctoral positions amongst the pool of applicants for that reveiw cycle. There are two review cycles each year:
  

  • November 30th - for all applications received May 2nd through November 30 of the current year
  • May 1st - for all applications received December 1st (of the previous year) through May 1st of the current year
  
  Typically, highly qualified applicants are contacted within 30 days (after the deadline date) for an on-site interview/mini-talk and/or a phone screening. We attempt to make a final decision on applicants within 60 days of the application deadline for that cycle.
  POST-DOCTORAL FELLLOWSHIP OnLine APPLICATION

  The following application materials will be required (or strongly recommended) when applying.

  • Your Curriculum Vita should include:
    
    • 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
      
    • List of 3-5 references with appropriate contact information

  • Statement of Research Accomplishments (to date; 1-2 page summary)
  • Statement of "Why I Wish to Pursue Studies at CTBP" (1-2 page summary)
  • Letters of Recommendation (minimium of two must be submitted with your application to be considerd for a fellowship)
  • Optional Documents:
    • A specific research proposal and/or a statement of support from a CTBP member with whom they would like to work.
    • Recent research publications (a maximum of two will be accepted, PDF files only).
  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).

  If you have any questions or issues with your application, contact:
  Christopher M. Smith, PhD.
  Center for Theoretical Biological Physics
  University of California-San Diego
  9500 Gilman Drive, MC0374
  La Jolla, CA 92093
  (858) 534-8370

• CTBP Bruno H. Zimm Biological Physics Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

  This CTBP fellowship program is specifically designed for recent doctoral graduates who have demonstrated exceptional research aptitude and are interested in pursing more independent, semi-autonomous research than is available in a traditional ("classic") postdoctoral position. Zimm fellows will be expected to pursue intensive research in any area of biological physics related to CTBP research synergies. Fellowship positions will be avaible every 18-36 months, beginning in late 2009. For additional information and fellowship availability, click HERE.

• UCOP Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

  The University of California Office of the President Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, faculty mentoring, and eligibility for a hiring incentive to qualified scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. For additional information, click HERE.