"POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION - QAVI LAB"

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See: Postdoc Scholar Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date: July 16, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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 are being sought from doctoral (PhD, MD, or foreign equivalent) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds & specialized training. Applicant can either currently possess required degree at the time of application or be working towards acquiring the required degree.

The Qavi Lab is interested in developing the next generation of diagnostics for a variety of pathogens and diseases. Relevant skills include experience with lasers, LEDS, optical system hardware, clean room fabrication, electronic circuit design, optical engineering, signal processing, and data analysis. Visit our website for more information about the lab and our work: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/qavilab

The successful candidate will have a strong background in optics and device fabrication. Will give preference (not a requirement) to those who have demonstrated high productivity during their doctoral studies with first author publications in well-respected journals. Experience with lasers, LEDS, optical system hardware, clean room fabrication, electronic circuit design, optical engineering, signal processing, and data analysis will be given preference. The successful candidate (preferred at time of application) will also demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, and commitment to mentoring others as well as being mentored.

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

Initial appointments are for a minimum of two years & renewal is based on performance and available support.

Application Procedure - TO APPLY:

Please log onto UC Irvine's RECRUIT located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09788
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

Department: https://www.pathology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Cover letter including career motivation and why you are interested in joining the lab

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09788

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA