Postdoctoral Scholar - Ardoa Lab

Position overview

Position:
Postdoctoral Scholar – Ardoa Lab (UC Irvine)

Expected salary range:
Postdoc Level 0 and Level 2 $ 69,073–74,281. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Open date:
April 20, 2026

Next review date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Ardoa lab. This scholar will develop and investigate energy-transporting biomolecular assemblies within cellular or physiologically relevant environments.

The position is suited for candidates interested in working at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and biophysics. The ideal applicant should have experience in the following areas:

• organic material synthesis and characterization
• nanostructure elucidation
• bioelectronic devices
• cell culture techniques

Good organization, communication, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting are essential. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or other relevant field.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

Irvine, CA

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 UC anti‑discrimination policy.

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 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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