Postdoctoral Scholar - Ardoña Lab

Ardoña Lab

Job #JPF10131

Salary range: Expected salary range for this position is between Postdoc Level 0 and Level 2 $69,073-74,281 The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table.

Open date: April 20, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Jun 8, 2026 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: Thursday, Dec 31, 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 Overview The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Ardoña lab. This scholar will develop and investigate energy-transporting biomolecular assemblies within cellular or physiologically relevant environments.

Salary range: $69,073-74,281-- Level 0-2

Application Window Open date: April 20, 2026

Review date: May 19, 2026 Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: December 31, 2026 Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description The position is suited for candidates interested in working at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, and biophysics. The ideal applicant should have experience in the following areas:

Good organization, communication, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting are essential. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or other relevant field.

Document requirements and application link: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references through our online RECRUIT system

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or other relevant field.

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Apply link: https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10131

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