25-26 Postdoctoral Scholar - Immuno - Virology and Vaccine Development (Pool Ad)

Position overview

Salary range :

Effective 10 / 1 / 2024, A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 - $80,034 (annually) or $31.97 - $38.34 (hourly). Effective 10 / 1 / 2025, A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836 (annually) or $33.09 - $39.68 (hourly). See Table Postdoctoral Scholar- Represented- Fiscal Year - Exempt and Non Exempt.

Application Window

Open date : October 1, 2025

Next review date : Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, Sep 18, 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.

Position description

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 could be working towards 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 in working with laboratory animal models (mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits), and with human samples and an understanding of advanced immunological, virological and pathological methods. This is an ongoing recruitment. Available positions are dependent on extramural funding. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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 in working with laboratory animal models (mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits), and with human samples and an understanding of advanced immunological, virological and pathological methods.

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. This includes prior postdoctoral service at other institutions (both domestic and foreign).

Application Procedure :

Interested applicants must apply via AP Recruit : JPF09899. Each application must contain a CV and statement of research. Interested candidates should also send a Curriculum Vitae and statement of research to Dr. Lbachir BenMohamed at or +01-949-292-3648.

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences website :

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application, or could be working towards the PhD.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D) or the foreign equivalent at the time of hire / start.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research - Statement describing past, present and future research direction.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link : JPF09899

About UC Irvine

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.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA