Postdoctoral Researcher
Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of extramural funding and performance.
About the role
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct independent research during the academic year. This is an ongoing recruitment, with positions dependent upon extramural funding.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent research in the field of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
- Apply interdisciplinary skills and approaches to research projects.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent (required at time of application).
Pay
A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491–$85,736 per year.
Schedule
Application review begins Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until Monday, August 23, 2027, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (required).
- Cover Letter (optional).
- Statement of Research (optional).
- Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement (optional).
- 3–5 references (contact information only).
Contact
For further information, contact:
Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Orange, California 92868-5386
Job Location
Irvine, CA