Postdoc Position in Theoretical Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Biophysics

We invite applications for a postdoc position in theoretical and computational soft condensed matter or biophysics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UC Riverside. The position is part of a multidisciplinary, multi-campus effort connected to the recently established UC Consortium on Coronavirus Research. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in both analytical theory and in the development and implementation of novel computational methods. The primary goal of the group is to elucidate the mechanisms of the assembly of coronaviruses. The work involves a broad range of research topics including polymer physics, elasticity theory, electrostatics, thermodynamics, self-assembly and computational modeling of assembly pathways of finite-sized structures.

The postdoc will work closely with Roya Zandi at UC Riverside in collaboration with Ajay Gopinathan (UC Merced) and Patrice Koehl (UC Davis). The postdoc will also work closely with the experimentalists on three campuses to develop theory and numerical simulation for the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments of formation of coronaviruses. The position comes with multiple opportunities for professional development and meaningful mentorship, outreach and community engagement. The successful candidate has a Ph.D. in physics or related fields with experience in soft-matter theory and computational physics. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, candidates should send their application materials to roya.zandi@ucr.edu, including a CV, a list of publications, and contact information of three references. Women and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.