26-27 Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows - Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (Pool Recruitment)

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the UC Irvine School of Medicine is seeking Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows. Appointments are temporary with fixed end dates and provide a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training under a faculty mentor.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) at the time of hire; positions depend on extramural funding and may begin at various experience levels to work on projects related to

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the supervision of a faculty mentor and contribute to ongoing ophthalmology and visual science projects.
• Perform routine lab tasks and participate in training activities to advance an academic career.

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD)

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Effective 10/1/2026, A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491 - $85,736 (annually) or $34.24 - $41.07 (hourly). Represented Exempt and Non-Exempt

Application Window

Open date: September 2, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the UC Irvine School of Medicine anticipates occasional openings for Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows. The Postdoc conducts research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor in preparation for a career position in academia, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. Appointments are temporary positions with fixed end dates intended to provide a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training. The incumbent will be expected to perform various lab tasks and work on current research projects related to ophthalmology disease and visual sciences and/or advancements in ophthalmology and visual sciences technology. A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D) or the foreign equivalent is required at the time of hire.

Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Postdoc positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

All months of prior postdoc service will be counted towards the placement of the Postdoctoral Scholar at their initial experience level. The total service as a postdoctoral scholar cannot exceed five years. This includes prior postdoctoral service at other institutions (both domestic and foreign).

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences website:

https://ophthalmology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application, or could be working towards the PhD.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Complements a CV and introduces an applicant to a potential Principal Investigator/Faculty. (Optional)
• Statement of Research - Statement describing past, present and future research direction. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affi­ rmen­ tive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA