University of California - Irvine
Postdoctoral Scholar - Wang Lab
University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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 Wang lab. This scholar will develop and investigate biomaterials for vaccine delivery to improve immune responses toward infectious viruses.
Salary Range Expected salary range: $69,073 – $74,281 (Postdoc Level 0 – Level 2).
Application Window Open date:
January 9, 2026 Review date:
February 8, 2026 Final date:
December 31, 2026
Position Description This research project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups in the Samueli School of Engineering and the Adeline Yen Mah Vaccine Center at UC Irvine. The scholar will design, synthesize, and characterize novel biomaterials for vaccine delivery and evaluate immune responses in vitro and in vivo.
Recombinant protein expression and purification
Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
Polymers formulation and characterization
In vitro and in vivo immunological approaches, particularly methods to examine antibodies, B cell development, and T cell responses after immunization
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, immunology, or other relevant field.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, immunology, or other relevant field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research – Optional
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – Optional
Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)
Apply through our online RECRUIT system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10014
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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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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Salary Range Expected salary range: $69,073 – $74,281 (Postdoc Level 0 – Level 2).
Application Window Open date:
January 9, 2026 Review date:
February 8, 2026 Final date:
December 31, 2026
Position Description This research project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups in the Samueli School of Engineering and the Adeline Yen Mah Vaccine Center at UC Irvine. The scholar will design, synthesize, and characterize novel biomaterials for vaccine delivery and evaluate immune responses in vitro and in vivo.
Recombinant protein expression and purification
Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
Polymers formulation and characterization
In vitro and in vivo immunological approaches, particularly methods to examine antibodies, B cell development, and T cell responses after immunization
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, immunology, or other relevant field.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, immunology, or other relevant field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research – Optional
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – Optional
Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)
Apply through our online RECRUIT system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10014
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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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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