Postdoctoral Scholars - Open Ranks 2026-27

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

Job summary

UC Irvine seeks Postdoctoral Scholars for the 2026-27 Academic Year in the Department of Chemistry. Appointments are initially two years, with renewal contingent on funding and performance. Applications from recent Ph.D.

graduates (2022 or later) in inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, polymer, materials, nanoscience, or theoretical chemistry are encouraged. Salary is based on UC guidelines and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Postdoctoral scholars will conduct independent and collaborative research in supported projects.
• Prepare results for publication and presentations.
• Contribute to mentoring of students and training of technical staff.

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $69,073-$82,836

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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 Department of Chemistry anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars throughout the 2026-27 Academic Year. Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2022 or later). This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal will be dependent on availability of support. Salary will be based on University of California guidelines for the Postdoctoral Scholars and is commensurate with experience.

• Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
• Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry

Please apply online with a cover letter that also describes your immediate and long-term research goals, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three letters of references (please do not solicit letters).

Department: https://www.chem.uci.edu/employment

Qualifications

Recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2021 or later).

• Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
• Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Teaching Statement - see guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 references (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10275

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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Irvine, CA