Postdoctoral Scholar Series

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

Job summary

UC Irvine invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. These positions offer collaboration with leading faculty on cutting-edge research projects in a vibrant academic environment.

Initial appointments are for two years with renewal based on available support. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) and demonstrate strong laboratory research experience.

Qualifications

• Applications are sought from doctoral candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training.
• PhD, MD or foreign equivalent required or in progress at time of application.

Education

PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. These positions provide an opportunity to collaborate with leading faculty on cutting‑edge research projects.

Salary range

The salary range for this position is $66,737–$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale.

Effective 10/1/26, the salary range is $71,491–$85,736. See Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026.

Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Applications will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Position Description

Applications for Postdoctoral Scholars are being sought from doctoral (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training for anticipated openings between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UCI.

Initial appointments are for two years; renewal is based on available support.

Current faculty & research interests are:

• Y. Cui: Computational Biology & Disease Genomics
• L. de la Maza: Chlamydia trachomatis; immunopathology and vaccine development
• E. Monuki: Brain development
• E. Head: Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
• La Spada: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease / Neurotherapeutics
• Lipkova: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. Jana Lipkova - Jana's Lab - AI for Pathology
• Rose: Neuronal Diversity, Omics, and Imaging in Brain Development and Disease
• Park: Breast cancer, epigenetics, environmental exposures, and biomarkers
• Rahmatpanah: Prostate cancer disparities, Ovarian cancer, Epigenetics, Human endogenous retroviruses in cancer
• Mkhikian: Glycoimmunology in health, autoimmunity, and immune senescence; glycoproteomics and cross-linking mass spectrometry
• Shah: Computational Medicine
• Qavi: Conventional diagnostics through new optical technologies

Department: https://www.pathology.uci.edu/

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10221

Application Procedure

Please log onto UC Irvine’s RECRUIT located at: CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applications are sought from doctoral (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training. Applicants can either currently possess the required degree at the time of application or be working towards acquiring it.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (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: Affinitive Action 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