Postdoctoral Scholar - BME /Tissue Engineering

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine's BME department seeks postdoctoral scholars (Levels L0-L2) in tissue engineering for 2026-27. Appointments are two years with potential renewal, contingent on funding and performance.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biomedical or related engineering or biology and experience in one or more focus areas: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, immunoengineering, biomaterials, neuroengineering, urinary/gastrointestinal engineering, or spatial cell biology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology.
• Experience in biomolecular and cellular engineering related to one or more focus areas listed above.

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491.00 - $76,881.00. See Table T23 postdoc.pdf - Google Drive

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 16, 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 UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels L0-L2) in the area of tissue engineering for the 2026-27 academic year.

Seeking qualified candidates with experience in biomolecular and cellular engineering related to the following:

• Musculoskeletal system


• Cardiovascular engineering


• Immunoengineering


• Biomaterials


• Neuroengineering


• Urinary and gastrointestinal engineering


• Spatial cell biology

These positions require a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology and experience in one or more of the focus research area(s) listed above.

This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for a two-year period and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Note: Total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491.00 - $76,881.00. See Table T23 postdoc.pdf - Google Drive

Department

https://engineering.uci.edu/dept/bme

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter - Describe areas of interest.

Reference Requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

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.

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Job location

Irvine, CA