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Postdoctoral Scholar – BME /Tissue Engineering
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: October 15, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Nov 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels L0-L2) in the area of tissue engineering for the 2026-27 academic year.
Seeking qualified candidates with experience in biomolecular and cellular engineering related to the following:
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular engineering
Immunoengineering
Biomaterials
Neuroengineering
Urinary and gastrointestinal engineering
Spatial cell biology
These positions require a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology and experience in one or more of the focus research area(s) listed above.
This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for a two-year period and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Note: Total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491.00 - $76,881.00. See Table T23 postdoc.pdf - Google Drive
Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least two references and cover letter expressing area(s) of interest to our online RECRUIT system at Browse Open Recruitments or Log In - UCI - Recruit
Department: https://engineering.uci.edu/dept/bme
Qualifications
Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biology.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Describe areas of interest.
- 2 required (contact information only)
Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
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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