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

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

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar/Fellow in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The role involves conducting research under a faculty mentor to prepare for a future career in academia, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector.

Appointments are temporary with fixed end dates and are funded by extramural sources. The incumbent will perform lab tasks and work on current projects related to ophthalmology and visual sciences, with a total

Qualifications

• PhD at time of application or working towards PhD.
• Appointments are temporary with fixed end dates to provide advanced training.
• Prior postdoc service may be counted toward initial experience level (up to five years).

Responsibilities

• Perform various lab tasks and work on current ophthalmology and visual sciences research projects.
• Contribute to research preparation for a career in academia, industry, government or nonprofit sectors.

Skills

Lab techniques

Research methods

Education

PhD or 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)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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).

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: Aff. 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