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26-27 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship University of California, Irvine in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Prestigious two-year Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship; described as well-funded. Salary range listed as $71,491-$85,736 per year.
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of California, Irvine
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The University of California, Irvine and the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation are offering a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in ophthalmology research through the School of Medicine. The fellowship is centered on the biology and pathology of the visual system and is designed for exceptional researchers working on innovative, interdisciplinary projects that connect medical science with chemical, biochemical, structural biology, and genetic approaches.
Fellows will join the Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research, a research environment focused on understanding and curing visual disorders. The program emphasizes work that advances the study of eye disease and related biomedical mechanisms, with examples including gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and advanced imaging as tools for investigating multifactorial vision disorders.
This opening is framed as a pathway toward an independent academic career and highlights collaboration across medical areas and related scientific disciplines. The position is based at the University of California, Irvine in the United States.
Funding details
Prestigious two-year Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship; described as well-funded. Salary range listed as $71,491-$85,736 per year.
What's required
Applicants may have their PhD at the time of application or be working towards the PhD. Candidates must have a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of hire/start. Application materials must be formatted in Ariel font size 11 with 0.5 inch margins. Three to five references are required (contact information only).
How to apply
Submit the application through the UC Irvine recruitment portal. Include a CV/resume, a one-page research proposal, a 400-word personal accomplishments statement with key publications, and any optional cover letter or statement of research. Provide contact information for 3-5 references.
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