25-26 Postdoctoral Scholars / Fellows - Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (Pool Recruitment)

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 : September 12, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the UC Irvine School of Medicine anticipates occasional openings for Postdoctoral Scholars / Fellows. The Postdoc conducts research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor in preparation for a career position in academia, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. Appointments are temporary positions with fixed end dates intended to provide a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training. The incumbent will be expected to perform various lab tasks and work on current research projects related to ophthalmology disease and visual sciences and / or advancements in ophthalmology and visual sciences technology. A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D) or the foreign equivalent is required at the time of hire.

Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Postdoc positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

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 candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09891 .

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences website :

https : / / ophthalmology.uci.edu /

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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Complements a CV and introduces an applicant to a potential Principal Investigator / Faculty.

(Optional)

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

(Optional)

Misc / Additional - You may include copies of your most impactful peer reviewed publications.

(Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09891

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