Postdoctoral Scholar- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology - Research

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836. Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $69,073-$82,836. The posted UC Salary Scale sets the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date: April 27, 2026
Most recent review date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 27, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The University of California, Irvine (UCI), Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Family Medicine, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to support NIH-funded and translational research focused on delirium, aging, and neuroinflammation. The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to both clinical and experimental research efforts, bridging human subject research with animal and cell-based models to advance understanding of delirium and related neuropsychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Research
  • Conduct human subject research studies related to delirium and aging in hospital and clinical settings, including participant recruitment, clinical assessments, and informed consent.
  • Career coordination of study procedures with clinical teams and ensure compliance with approved research protocols.
  • Collect, process, and document biological specimens, including blood samples, in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.
  • Aid in the acquisition of electrophysiological data, including electroencephalography (EEG) recordings, as part of ongoing clinical research projects.
  • Manage clinical research data, including organization, curation, and maintenance of patient information, clinical variables, and research datasets.
  • Support regulatory compliance activities, including preparation and maintenance of institutional review board (IRB) protocols, amendments, and ongoing study documentation.
• Experimental and Translational Research
  • Conduct laboratory-based translational research using animal models of delirium to investigate mechanisms of neuroinflammation, microglial activation, and cognitive dysfunction.
  • Perform experimental interventions, behavioral assessments, tissue collection, and molecular analyses in mouse models.
  • Develop and utilize induced microglia-like cells derived from human peripheral blood samples to model immune and inflammatory responses relevant to delirium and aging.
  • Integrate findings from animal models, cell-based systems, and human clinical data to support the laboratory’s translational research objectives.
• Scholarly and Collaborative Activities
  • Analyze and interpret clinical, molecular, and experimental research data.
  • Prepare scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer-reviewed publications and scientific conferences.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary research team members and participate in research meetings and project development activities.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent terminal degree in a biomedical or clinical research-related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience or training in human subjects research, particularly in clinical or hospital-based settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter (Optional), Statement of Research (Optional), Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement (Optional).
• Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only).
• Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10076

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