University of California - Irvine
Postdoctoral Scholars - Open Ranks 2025-26
University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Position Overview
Salary range:
$66,737 - $80,034. The posted UC salary scales sets the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.
Application Window Open date:
July 1, 2025
Most recent review date:
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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 Chemistry anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars throughout the 2025-26 Academic Year. Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2021 or later). This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are for two-years and renewal will be dependent on availability of support. Salary will be based on University of California guidelines for the Postdoctoral Scholars and is commensurate with experience.
We are looking for candidates from the following areas:
Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
Please apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09753 with a cover letter that also describes your immediate and long-term research goals, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three letters of references (please do not solicit letters).
Department https://www.chem.uci.edu/employment
Qualifications Basic qualifications:
Recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2021 or later).
Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09753
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.
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
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$66,737 - $80,034. The posted UC salary scales sets the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.
Application Window Open date:
July 1, 2025
Most recent review date:
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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 Chemistry anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars throughout the 2025-26 Academic Year. Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2021 or later). This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are for two-years and renewal will be dependent on availability of support. Salary will be based on University of California guidelines for the Postdoctoral Scholars and is commensurate with experience.
We are looking for candidates from the following areas:
Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
Please apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09753 with a cover letter that also describes your immediate and long-term research goals, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three letters of references (please do not solicit letters).
Department https://www.chem.uci.edu/employment
Qualifications Basic qualifications:
Recent Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field (degree date of 2021 or later).
Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09753
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.
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
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