Position Overview
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Ardoña lab. This scholar will develop and investigate energy-transporting biomolecular assemblies within cellular or physiologically relevant environments.

Application Window
Review date: May 19, 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 position is suited for candidates interested in working at the intersection of chemistry engineering, and biophysics. The ideal applicant should have experience in the following areas:

• organic material synthesis and characterization
• nanostructure elucidation
• bioelectronic devices
• cell culture techniques

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, chemistry 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

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: Affirmative 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.