Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Positions in Pediatrics

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in Irvine, CA. The appointment supports a range of research areas across divisions and programs, with funding dependent on faculty needs and an initial term of at least one year.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or MD by employment start, and will conduct independent research under a faculty mentor while contributing to education and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctoral degree by the start of the appointment.
• Strong background in related field listed above.

Responsibilities

• Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor.
• Scholars are expected to contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education program of the University.

Education

Doctoral degree by start of appointment

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $69,073 - $85,736, dependent on prior experience level. See the Postdoctoral Scholar salary range at: Postdoctoral Scholar .

Application Window

Open date: August 12, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 11, 2026 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: Wednesday, Aug 11, 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 position are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. These positions are sponsored by and dependent on available funding from faculty members in Pediatrics and span all research areas in the department. Divisions and programs in the department are:

Allergy/Immunology, Adolescent Medicine, Cardiology, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Developmental & Behavioral, Endocrinology, Genetics/Metabolic Disorders, General Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, Surgery, Urology

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by date of employment with training in one or more of the department's disciplines. Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor and are expected to contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education program of the University. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding and require a minimum appointment of one year. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applicants will be reviewed on a continual basis as position become available.

Department:

https://www.pediatrics.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or foreign equivalent by the start of the appointment and have a strong background in related field listed above.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Please specify the faculty member(s) with whom you would like to work, and provide brief description of your relevant research background.
• Statement of Research - Describe your area of research interest and include links to your relevant publications (if available).

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide contact information only for a minimum of 3 references. Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position.

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
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Job location

Irvine/Orange, CA