Postdoc Fellow Mosquito - Population Genetics & Genomics (UCI)

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scale pay is determined by experience. See Table(s): UC Salary Scale

Application Window

• Open date: December 19, 2025
• Next review date: Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

Position summary
Dr. Guiyun Yan's Lab at UC Irvine seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct population genetic and genomic analyses of malaria vectors, with an emphasis on Anopheles spp. (e.g., An. stephensi, An. gambiae). The fellow will work within multi-institutional programs in Africa and the U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute genomic studies.
• Integrate genomic results with vector ecology, spatial data, and intervention effectiveness to inform adaptive vector control.
• Coordinate with international collaborators; lead manuscripts and presentations; contribute to data management.

Application Materials

• Cover letter describing your relevant experience, and earliest start date.
• Curriculum vitae with full publication list.
• Research statement (1-2 pages) highlighting relevant population genetics/genomics work.
• Contact information for 3 references (name, title, institution, email, phone).

How to Apply

Email your application to guiyuny@uci.edu with the subject line: Postdoc-Mosquito Genomics

Review timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; priority consideration for applications received by Dec. 31, 2025. The position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology/Evolution, Genetics/Genomics, Entomology, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
• Strong publication records commensurate with career stage and excellent scientific writing/communication skills.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V with full publication list.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - Research statement (1-2 pages) highlighting relevant population genetics/genomics work.

Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09987