Postdoctoral Scholar - Immuno - Virology and Vaccine Development; Pool Ad

Position Overview

The Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology of Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine anticipates future openings for Postdoctoral Scholar positions.

The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application or be working toward the PhD. Interdisciplinary skills and approaches in Genomics, Bioinformatics, RNA Sequencing, CyTOF, FACS, Advanced Imaging, Biochemistry, Immunology, and Cell Biology are strongly desired.

The incumbent must be comfortable and/or have experience with laboratory animal models (mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits) and with human samples, with an understanding of advanced immunological, virological, and pathological methods.

Available positions are dependent on extramural funding. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary skills and approaches in Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Neuroscience, and/or related disciplines.

All months of prior postdoc service will be counted towards the placement of the Postdoctoral Scholar at their initial experience level. The total service as a postdoctoral scholar cannot exceed five years.

Location:

Irvine, CA

A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 - $80,034 annually (or $31.97 - $38.34 hourly). Effective 10/1/2025: $69,073 - $82,836 annually (or $33.09 - $39.68 hourly).

• The applicant must hold or be working toward a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) or foreign equivalent at the time of hire.
• Interdisciplinary skills in Genomics, Bioinformatics, RNA Sequencing, CyTOF, FACS, Advanced Imaging, Biochemistry, Immunology, and Cell Biology.
• Experience with laboratory animal models and human samples.
• Understanding of advanced immunological, virological, and pathological methods.
• Preference for skills in Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Neuroscience, or related disciplines.
• Prior postdoctoral service not exceeding five years.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Statement of Research – past, present, and future research direction.

• Three references (contact information only).

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, finalists will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years pertaining to misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM – 035:
  Affidavit of Non-Discrimination.