Postdoctoral Researcher

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform independent research in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. The appointment is for the academic year with renewal contingent on funding and performance. Doctoral degree graduates (PhD or MD) are encouraged to apply; position is dependent on extramural funding.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The open window begins August 24, 2026, with a final date of August 23, 2027, and the position is based

Qualifications

• PhD or MD or foreign equivalent.
• Doctoral degree is required.
• Interdisciplinary skills and approaches are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research during the academic year.
• Appointments are initially for one year; renewal is based on availability of funding and performance.

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, MD)

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491-$85,736. See Postdoctoral Scholar – Fiscal Year.

Application Window

Open date: August 24, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Sep 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Aug 23, 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 Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is currently accepting applications for Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct independent research during the academic year. Applications for Postgraduate Researchers are being sought from doctoral degree (e.g., M.D. or Ph.D.) graduates. Interdisciplinary skills and approaches are required. This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support and performance. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Document Requirement

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Misc. / Additional (Optional)

For Further Information Pertaining To This Recruitment Please Contact

Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD

Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

101 The City Drive South

Orange, California 92868-5386

ZOT Code 5386

Basic qualifications

Candidates require a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 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: Affirmaive 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