POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION - QAVI LAB

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

Substantive Inquiries About The Position Should Be Directed To

Abraham Qavi MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director of Innovative Laboratory Diagnostics
UC Irvine, School of Medicine
[e-mail]

Position Overview

Salary range: $66,737 – $80,034 (see Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale). Effective 10/1/26: $71,491 – $85,736.

Application Window

• Open date: July 1, 2026
• Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 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

The Qavi Laboratory at UCI seeks applications for Postdoctoral Scholars from doctoral (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training. Applicants must either currently possess the required degree or be working toward acquiring it.

The Qavi Lab is developing the next‑generation diagnostics for a variety of pathogens and diseases. Relevant skills that will receive preference include:

• lasers, LEDS, optical system hardware
• clean‑room fabrication, electronic circuit design, optical engineering
• signal processing, data analysis

Visit our website for more information about the lab and our work: Qavi Lab.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in optics and device fabrication. Preference (not mandatory) will be given to those who have demonstrated high productivity during their doctoral studies with first author publications in respected journals.

The candidate must also demonstrate:

• excellent written and oral communication skills
• strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
• strong analytical and organizational skills
• ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• commitment to mentoring others as well as being mentored

Initial appointments are for a minimum of two years, with renewal based on performance and available support.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications mandatory at the time of application:

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

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Must be updated to the present.
• Cover Letter – Must include career motivation and reasons for interest in the lab.
• Reference Requirements – Must provide contact information for three references.
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Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10258

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.

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