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Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
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University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $69,073 - $77,030 a year
- Online Application
- 3 years
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
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- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Postdoctoral Scholar – Carbon Systems & Technology Assessment
UCLA Institute for Carbon Management —Los Angeles, CA
- $71,491 - $85,736 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
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- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- University
Postdoctoral Scholar - Agrivoltaics systems analysis and modeling
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $69,073 - $82,836 a year
- Online Application
- Engineering
- University
- Presentation skills
Postdoctoral Fellow - UCLA La Kretz Center
UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science —UCLA, CA
- From $70,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Marine Natural Products/Marine Biotechnology - Assistant Professor
UC San Diego —La Jolla, CA
- $80,800 - $139,100 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
NCEAS Gulf Ecosystem Initiative Postdoc
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $69,073 - $82,836 a year
- Online Application
- Residential
- Analysis skills
- University
Post Doctoral Associate, Elephant Communication - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo —Escondido, CA
- $87,264 - $98,172 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Associate/Full Professor- Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics- Integrative Biology, and Director- University of California Berkeley Herbaria
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $103,600 - $244,500 a year
- Online Application
- 3 years
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Fisheries or Environmental Economic Modeling, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $69,703 - $82,836 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
BML Jr. Specialist - White Abalone Culture Laboratory
University of California, Davis —Bodega Bay, CA
- From $55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Postdoctoral Researcher- Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (2 Positions)
University of California Santa Barbara —Santa Barbara, CA
- $69,073 - $82,836 a year
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
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- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Java
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Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

UCLA -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$71,491 - $85,736 a year

Qualifications

Scientific publications
Scientific research papers
Doctor of Philosophy
Research data analysis

Full Job Description

Job #JPF11142

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY / L&S Life Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $71,491 - $85,736 (based on experience; following the posted UC postdoc salary scales, Table 23)

Review timeline: 2 months

Application Window

Open date: July 2, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Aug 28, 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

Dr. Stepfanie Aguillon in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA invites applicants for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar. This position is an in-person two-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance after the first year, with a flexible start date as early as October 2026.

Research in The Aguillon Lab focuses on understanding the speciation process through the use of genomic datasets collected from the field and natural history collections. Ongoing research leverages hybridizing bird systems, which provide natural experiments that test the boundaries between closely related species.

The successful candidate will analyze whole genome sequencing datasets from a North American woodpecker hybrid zone to characterize patterns of introgression and selection, and connect genomic variation to phenotypic and environmental variables. The position involves analyzing existing data, leading publications, writing grants, and potentially collecting new data in the molecular lab and field. In addition to working with existing sequencing data, the postdoc will have the flexibility to develop independent research projects and collaborate with other lab members: including working with long-read genomic sequencing for the study of genomic structural variation and collecting phenotypic data from museum specimens to study coloration.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the study of speciation and hybridization. They will have strong bioinformatic coding skills for the study of genomic datasets from birds and/or hybrid zones and molecular lab and/or field experience. Importantly, the ideal candidate will have an interest in joining a new and growing lab community. Potential candidates are encouraged to read more about The Aguillon Lab before applying: The Aguillon Lab.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

PhD in evolutionary biology, ecology, genomics, or a related field by appointment start date
Demonstrated ability to work with genomic datasets
Strong writing skills with a record of peer-reviewed publications
Ability to lead independent projects and work collaboratively as a team

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Must include the following information: (i) description of your specific research interests and your past/ongoing work; (ii) why you are interested in the position and your relevant expertise in bioinformatics; (iii) brief summary of your future career goals and how this position fits within those goals.
Representative Publications - PDFs of 1-3 publications; at least one must demonstrate the analysis of sequencing data
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-4 required (contact information only)

2-3 letters of reference required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11142

Help contact: [email protected]

About UCLA

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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