Open Positions - Postdoctoral Scholar Series

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,073 - 82,836; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, located in Irvine, California. Positions are occasionally available throughout the year under faculty sponsorship in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences.

Qualifications noted as: Basic qualifications accepted for all applicants. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis within the stated window.

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Scale for the salary range. Off‑scale salaries, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

• Open date: July 1, 2026
• Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – applications accepted until this date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. These positions are under the sponsorship of faculty members of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Accepting all applicants.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 references required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10243

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: Affirmitive 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