Postdoctoral Researcher: Biophotonics & Biomedical Optics

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

Job summary

UC Irvine invites applicants for postdoctoral scholars (Levels 0‑IV) for the 2026‑27 academic year at the Beckman Laser Institute. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work in biomedical engineering, optics, and related fields, with a focus on integrating optical technologies into existing systems. A Ph.D.

in relevant fields or an MD/foreign equivalent is required. Positions are funded ongoingly with initial appointments for two years and renewal based on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in biomedical engineering, electrical/optical engineering, chemical/mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology by the start of appointment.
• MD or equivalent accepted.

Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary team research in biomedical engineering and related fields.
• Contribute to research in biomedical photonics/optoelectronics, nano- and microscale systems, computation/modeling, Biomaterials, and tissue/regenerative engineering.
• Preference for candidates with physics and optics expertise and ability to integrate new optical technologies.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Biomedical photonics

Optics

Physics

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering

MD or foreign equivalent

Job description

UC Irvine invites applicants for postdoctoral scholars (Levels 0‑IV) for the 2026‑27 academic year at the Beckman Laser Institute. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work in biomedical engineering, optics, and related fields, with a focus on integrating optical technologies into existing systems. A Ph.D.

in relevant fields or an MD/foreign equivalent is required. Positions are funded ongoingly with initial appointments for two years and renewal based on performance and funding.