Thank you for your interest in joining the Bioengineering team. The department is looking to add talented faculty and staff who excel in a fast-paced environment.
As part of the University of California system, UC Riverside is an Equal/Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Open Faculty and Research Positions
June 30, 2025
Postdoctoral Scholar
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California Riverside invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position. This is an open research area position, and the department welcomes applicants from all areas of Bioengineering who demonstrate strong potential for impactful research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding. Salary will range from $66,737 to $80, 034 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with University of California guidelines see: https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Bioengineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will have a strong research record and experience relevant to their area of specialization. Preferred qualifications include experience in synesthetic biology and protein engineering, experience with CRISPR technology, experience with biosensing engineering, conducting data analysis, mentoring students, and contributing effectively in collaborative research environments.
To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter (which must include their area(s) of research specialization), a curriculum vitae (CV), and optionally, three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02122. Full consideration will be given to applications received by August 1, 2025, though the position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to start August 18, 2025. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.
For more information about the Department of Bioengineering, please visit https://engr.ucr.edu. Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.