Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Positions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

University of California Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,737 - 82,836; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Irvine, CA is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. This role involves conducting research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, aimed at preparing for a career in academia or industry. Applicants must have a doctoral degree or be close to completing their PhD. The position is temporary with fixed end dates and offers a competitive salary range from $66,737 to $82,836.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required at the time of application.
• Applicant can have PhD at application time or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the oversight of a faculty mentor.
• Prepare for a career in academia, industry, government, or nonprofit sector.

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 - $82,836. See the salary table for the Postdoctoral Scholar Experienced-Based Salary range.

Open date: July 23, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The Postdoctoral Scholar 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.

A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent is required. The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application, or could be working towards the PhD.

Department

: UC Irvine, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics — see http://microbiology.uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent is required.

The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application, or could be working towards the PhD.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09795

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
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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

To apply, visit the Apply link above.