Postdoctoral Scholar: Optical Diagnostics & Lab Innovation

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,737 - 80,034; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Qavi Laboratory seeks postdoctoral scholars with strong laboratory research backgrounds in optics and diagnostics. Candidates should have or be pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Initial appointments are for at least two years with renewal based on performance and support. Open date July 1, 2026; salary range around $66,737–$80,034 with updates effective 10/1/26; located in Irvine,

Qualifications

• Doctoral candidate (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent).
• Must possess required degree at the time of application or be pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation diagnostics for a variety of pathogens and diseases.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams with a strong optics and device fabrication focus.
• Contribute to publication of first-author work and maintain high productivity during doctoral studies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaborative

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Mentoring

Education

PhD/MD candidate

Job description

UC Irvine's Qavi Laboratory seeks postdoctoral scholars with strong laboratory research backgrounds in optics and diagnostics. Candidates should have or be pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Initial appointments are for at least two years with renewal based on performance and support. Open date July 1, 2026; salary range around $66,737–$80,034 with updates effective 10/1/26; located in Irvine,