Interactive Organisms Lab; IOLab Postdoc

Position Overview

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biosensing and Bio‑Integrated Design

Department of Design, University of California, Davis

Appointment: 50% for January–August 2026

Salary range: $69,073 (approximate)

Open date: December 16, 2025

Review date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Research involving biosensors, biomaterials, electronics, and human‑computer interaction to develop new device form factors. The postdoctoral researcher will design and fabricate sensing systems, contribute to ongoing and emerging lab projects, and support dissemination through publications, exhibitions, and conference submissions.

Applicants should have experience with colorimetric, fluorescence, or electrochemical biosensing; body‑compatible or bio‑based materials; and prototyping methods relevant to wearable or body‑adjacent technologies.

• Design and fabricate sensing systems for biosensing research.
• Contribute to lab projects and help advance emerging research directions.
• Support dissemination through publications, exhibitions, and conference submissions.
• Assist in mentoring student teams (preferred).

• PhD in Design, Engineering, HCI, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Record of research productivity in biosensing, biomaterials, electronics, or related areas.
• Preferred experience mentoring student teams.
• Anticipated start date:
  January 2026.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research (Optional).
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all academic recruitment applicants.

Reference requirements

• 3 required references (contact information only).

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Location:

Davis, CA

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.