25-26 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Position overview

Salary range :

Effective 10 / 1 / 2025, A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836 (annually) or $33.09 - $39.68 (hourly)2025 Postdoctoral Scholar- Represented Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date : September 26, 2025

Next review date : Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Sunday, Mar 1, 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 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation and the University of California, Irvine, invite exceptional researchers to apply for the prestigious two-year Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship. This distinguished and well-funded fellowship supports innovative research across all medical areas using chemical, biochemical, structural biology, and genetic techniques focused on the biology and pathology of the visual system. By broadening its focus, the program fosters interdisciplinary collaborations, driving significant advancements in understanding the complex, interconnected systems of the eye and beyond, serving as a milestone toward an independent academic career. Fellows will engage in cutting-edge research that advances medical sciences, utilizing advanced technologies such as gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and cutting-edge imaging to address multifactorial vision disorders. These examples illustrate the fellowship's commitment to pioneering transformative projects that enhance our knowledge of eye diseases and accelerate the development of comprehensive treatments. The candidate will be affiliated with the Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, a diverse group of researchers focused on understanding and curing visual disorders.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Each application must contain the following documents :

CV / Resume

One-Page Research Proposal

A 400-word personal accomplishments statement, plus key publications

Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09898

Complete applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026 deadline.

Department : https : / / ophthalmology.uci.edu /

Unit : https : / / ctvr.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The applicant can either have their PhD at the time of the application or could be working towards the PhD. Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D) at the time of hire / start.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Please ensure all documents are formatted in Ariel Font Size 11 with 0.5 inch margins.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Personal Statement - A 400-word personal accomplishments statement, plus key publications.

One Page Research Proposal - A one page document outlining your research proposal.

Cover Letter - Complements a CV and introduces an applicant to a potential Principal Investigator / Faculty.

(Optional)

Misc / Additional - You may include additional documentation of your most impactful peer reviewed publications and / or research contributions.

(Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09898

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 .

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.

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA