Postdoctoral Scholars, Beckman Laser Institute

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table: Table.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Beckman Laser Institute at the University of California, Irvine anticipates openings for postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels 0-IV) for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidate should possess the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting. Experience in molecular biology and cell culture is also desirable. Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following biomedical engineering fields:

• Biomedical photonics/optoelectronics
• Biomedical nano- and microscale systems/fabrication
• Biomedical computation/modeling
• Biomolecular and cellular engineering
• Biomaterials
• Tissue/regenerative engineering
• Neuroengineering
• Systems biology
• Cardiovascular engineering

Preference will be given to candidates that are able to provide physics and optics expertise and at the same time, work specifically to integrate various new optical technologies into current systems.

Candidate should possess the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting. Experience in molecular biology and cell culture is also desirable.

These positions require a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical or optical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology and experience in the field / research areas listed above. Alternatively, candidates can have an M.D. or the foreign equivalent.

This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon the availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Note: Total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

To Apply

Please log onto UC Irvine’s RECRUIT located at Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - UCI - Recruit

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates can either have their PhD or MD (or foreign equivalent) at the time of the application or they could be working towards the PhD or MD.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent by the start of the appointment.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reference Requirements 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply

Apply link: http://www.bli.uci.edu/postdoctoral-scholar/

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 .