Postdoctoral Scholar - Ardoa Lab

Position Overview

University of California, Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Ardona Lab. The scholar will develop and investigate energy‑transporting biomolecular assemblies within cellular or physiologically relevant environments.

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

Open date:
April 20, 2026

Review date:
May 19, 2026 (applicants after this will be reviewed only if the position has not yet been filled)

Final date:
December 31, 2026 (applications accepted after this date only if the position is still open)

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 the 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 another relevant field.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or another relevant field.

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

• Three (3) references (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 the 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 the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.