Postdoctoral Scholar

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)
Final date: Friday, Jul 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

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).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a major research university.

Application Requirements

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

• Reference Requirements: 3-5 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.

UC Irvine Policies

• 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.