Postdoctoral Scholar

UC Irvine · Irvine, CA · 3 days ago

Analyst$69k–$83k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$82,836, based on experience level at time of hire. See salary scale here
Application Window
Open date: July 10, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Jul 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

About the Role

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in Samueli School of Engineering. These positions are under the sponsorship of the faculty members of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and span all research areas of the department, including but not limited to the following: Circuit and Devices (including applications to Health), Electrical Engineering Systems (including Communications, Information Theory, Machine Learning), and Computer Engineering (including Embedded Systems, Security, Networking, Computer Architecture).

Responsibilities

Contribute to ongoing research projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
Present research findings at conferences and seminars.
Write and publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Collaborate with industry partners on applied research projects.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a major research university.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university.

Skills

Strong research and publication skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

UC Irvine is part of the premier public university system in the world. UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top-10 public university by U.S. News and World Report, and was identified by the New York Times as No. 1 among U.S. universities that do the most for low-income students. UCI is located in Orange County, four miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles. Irvine is one of the safest communities in the U.S. and offers a very pleasant year-round climate, numerous recreational and cultural opportunities, and one of the highest-ranked public-school systems in the nation.

Pay

A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$82,836, based on experience level at time of hire.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

UCI Commitment to Diversity

UC 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.

Additional Resources

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

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Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10321

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.