25-26 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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.

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.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.
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• APM – 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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