Postdoctoral Positions in AI for Medicine and Pathology

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See : Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date : July 16, 2025

Next review date : Friday, Oct 31, 2025 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.

Position description

The OctoPath Lab (www.octopath.org), led by Prof. Lipkova, is seeking applications from exceptional postdoctoral research fellows interested in developing deep learning and computational methods for pathology image analysis, multimodal data integration, and other medical modalities (e.g., proteomics, spatial transcriptomics, genomics, radiology). Postdoctoral applicants should have Ph.D., a solid publication record and strong professional references. The ideal candidate should have a significant mathematical and computational background to learn and develop new AI methods. While demonstrated experience in computer vision and deep learning for pathology or other biomedical image analysis is desirable, applicants with a strong machine learning background and an interest in transitioning to biomedical data science are also encouraged to apply. Initial appointments are for two-years and renewal is based on performance and available support.

Environment and Opportunities

The lab focuses on developing AI methods to improve patient diagnosis, prognosis, treatment response prediction, and treatment optimization. We are particularly interested in a) developing novel AI methods for analyzing pathology data, b) multimodal data fusion strategies, c) development of computational methods for rare diseases and new modalities (e.g., multiphoton microscopy), and d) translating AI solutions into clinical practice through the development of AI-based embedded devices. We are committed to applying these techniques to pressing clinical needs in medicine, including oncology, immunology, organ transplantation, and neurodegenerative diseases, while making our tools accessible to the research and medical communities.

Our lab is part of the UCI School of Medicine which includes the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the top National Cancer Institutes in USA, and we are affiliated with the UCI School of Biomedical Engineering. As part of UCI Health, we work with UCI's main teaching hospital, the Douglas Hospital, as well as many of UCI's recently acquired community hospitals. In addition, the lab benefits from proximity to healthcare startups, biotechnology firms, and a thriving biomedical community, allowing for networking and translational research opportunities. The lab has further strong collaboration with universities and medical centers across USA and Europe, offering exciting opportunities and a vibrant research environment.

Inquires & questions should be directed to Prof. Jana Lipkova (jlipkova@hs.uci.edu)

Minimum Qualifications :

• Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral degree or working towards completion of doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD) or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

Required :

Preferred :

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09759

Lab : http : / / www.octopath.org

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a doctoral degree or working towards completion of doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD) or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - summarizing research interests, qualifications and motivation to join the lab.

Sample of your coding skills, e.g. link to github account

Links to 3 representative publications

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09759

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.

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Job location

Irvine, CA