Postdoctoral Scholar Series, MFM Perinatal Research Lab

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/or step  Postdoctoral Scholar Series Salary Scale.

Open date: December 17, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for full‑time positions in the Postdoctoral Scholar Series to investigate the emerging role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the regulation of uterine and placental hemodynamics. The lab currently focuses on advancing the understanding of the physiological role of augmented H2S signaling in uterine and placental angiogenesis and vasodilation in pregnancy, whether impaired H2S signaling contributes to pre‑eclampsia, and whether protein sulfhydration serves as the primary signaling route for H2S to elicit its proangiogenic vasodilatory effects in the uterine and placental circulations.

Ideal candidates should be self‑motivated and have earned a doctorate in biomedical sciences within the past two years. Candidates with a strong understanding of female reproductive biology and endocrinology are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with perinatal biology is preferred but not required. Successful candidates will have opportunities to work with human uterine artery and placentas and novel primary vascular cell models from these tissues and to learn a variety of perinatal vascular biology research skills such as functional proteomics to analyze protein sulfhydration in potassium channels and angiogenic signaling pathways regulating uterine and placental vascular sequelae in normal pregnancy and preeclampsia.

Specific research projects will depend on the successful candidates' interests, background, and training goals for career development.

To inquire about the position,  and letter of interest to:

Dongbao Chen, PhD
Professor in Ob/Gyn & Pathology
University of California, Irvine, CA 92697
Email: dongbaoc
cc:
Nancy Hernandez (hernann
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For more information about the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a doctorate degree in biomedical sciences.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Letter of Interest – Letter describing your experience, future goals, and address how you think you can contribute to the overall research direction of the laboratory.

Reference requirements

• 3–5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
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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.

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