Postdoctoral Scholar - Wang Lab

Position overview

Salary range: Expected salary range for this position is between Postdoc Level 0 and Level 2 $69,073-74,281 The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table for reference.

Application Window

Open date: January 9, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 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

Position Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Wang lab. This scholar will develop and investigate biomaterials for vaccine delivery to improve immune responses towards infectious viruses.

Salary range: $69,073-74,281-- [Level 0-2]

Application Window

Open date: January 9, 2026
Review date: February 8, 2026
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: December 31, 2026
Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The research project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups in the Samueli School of Engineering and the Adeline Yen Mah Vaccine Center at UC Irvine. The ideal applicant should have experience in the following areas:

• recombinant protein expression and purification
• nanomaterials synthesis and characterization
• polymers formulation and characterization
• in vitro and in vivo immunological approaches, particularly methods to examine antibodies, B cell development, and T cell responses after immunization

Good organization, communication, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting are essential. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, immunology, or other relevant field.

Document requirements and application link:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references through our online RECRUIT system at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10014.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, immunology, or other relevant field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10014

Job location

Irvine, CA