POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION - QAVI LAB

Overview

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION - QAVI LAB at UC Irvine. Salary range : $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See : Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale.

Open date : July 16, 2025. Next review date : Tuesday, Sep 30, 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 Qavi Laboratory at UCI is seeking applications for Postdoctoral Scholars. Candidates should have doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) or be working toward the degree. The lab aims to develop the next generation of diagnostics for pathogens and diseases. Relevant skills include lasers, LEDs, optical system hardware, clean room fabrication, electronic circuit design, optical engineering, signal processing, and data analysis. Visit our lab page for more information : UC Irvine Qavi Lab.

Preferred qualifications include a strong background in optics and device fabrication, high productivity with first author publications, and experience with the listed technologies. The candidate should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills, analytical and organizational abilities, the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to mentoring others as well as receiving mentorship.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applications for Postdoctoral Scholars are being sought from doctoral (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) candidates. The applicant can either currently possess the required degree at the time of application or be working toward acquiring the degree.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV
• Cover Letter - Career motivation and interest in joining the lab

Apply and Contacts

Apply link : UC Irvine RECRUIT JPF09788 (note : use the online application profile to upload materials)

Substantive inquiries about the position should be directed to :

Abraham Qavi MD, PhD

Assistant Professor in Residence of Pathology

Director of Innovative Laboratory Diagnostics

UC Irvine, School of Medicine

aqavi@uci.edu

Departments and Procedures

Initial appointments are for a minimum of two years; renewal is based on performance and available support. As a condition of employment, finalists may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years related to misconduct. The University's policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination apply to all applicants.

Job location : Irvine, CA

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