Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491-$85,736. See Postdoctoral Scholar – Fiscal Year. Application Window Open date: August 24, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Sep 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Monday, Aug 23, 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 Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is currently accepting applications for Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct independent research during the academic year. Applications for Postgraduate Researchers are being sought from doctoral degree (e.g., M.D. or Ph.D.) graduates. Interdisciplinary skills and approaches are required. This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support and performance. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Document Requirement Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Misc. / Additional (Optional) For Further Information Pertaining To This Recruitment Please Contact Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery University of California, Irvine Medical Center 101 The City Drive South Orange, California 92868-5386 ZOT Code 5386 Basic qualifications Candidates require a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional) Reference Requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) 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. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmaive 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr