Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Positions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

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

Job summary

UC Irvine in Irvine, CA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Appointments are temporary with fixed end dates to provide advanced research training and preparation for future academic, industry, or government roles. A doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D.

or foreign equivalent) is required; candidates may have earned their PhD or be working toward it. Open date is July 1, 2026; review date is July 31, 2026; final date is June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836. See Table Postdoctoral Scholar Experienced-Based Salary for the salary range for this position.

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 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

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

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

Reference Requirements

• 3 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: Affiant Mandatory Mandate 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