Postdoctoral Scholar - Medical Physics/Medical Imaging 2026/2027

Position Overview

Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836. See the Postdoctoral Scholar’s Rate Table

Application Window

Application Window Open date: July 7, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Aug 16, 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)

Position Description

The Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The position involves research investigation in the areas of cardiovascular and dual energy CT. Research in this laboratory focuses on applications of medical x-ray imaging for cardiovascular disease and cancer diagnosis. Applicants with a broad background in medical physics, physics, or electrical engineering are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in medical physics, physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in CT physics
• Experience in dual energy material decomposition CT
• Background in image processing, computational modeling, or quantitative imaging
• Strong motivation to pursue an academic medical physics career
• Strong background in physics, mathematics and software or hardware development skills
• The ability to communicate both verbally and in written format

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in medical physics, physics, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter
• Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

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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.
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Job Location

Irvine, CA