Postdoc Fellow Mosquito - Population Genetics & Genomics; UCI

Postdoc Fellow Mosquito - Population Genetics & Genomics (UCI)

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Salary range: The salary range for this position is $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scale pay is determined by experience. See Table(s).

Application Window

Open date:
December 19, 2025
Next review date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Monday, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Dr. Guiyun Yan’s Lab at UC Irvine seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct population genetic and genomic analyses of malaria vectors, with an emphasis on Anopheles spp. (e.g., An. stephensi, An. gambiae). The fellow will work within multi-institutional programs in Africa and the U.S.

• Design and execute genomic studies.
• Integrate genomic results with vector ecology, spatial data, and intervention effectiveness to inform adaptive vector control.
• Coordinate with international collaborators; lead manuscripts and presentations; contribute to data management.

• Cover letter describing your relevant experience, and earliest start date.
• Curriculum vitae with full publication list.
• Research statement (1–2 pages) highlighting relevant population genetics/genomics work.
• Contact information for 3 references (name, title, institution, email, phone).

Email your application to guiyuny with the subject line:
Postdoc—Mosquito Genomics

Review timeline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; priority consideration for applications received by Dec. 31, 2025. The position remains open until filled.

• Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology/Evolution, Genetics/Genomics, Entomology, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data.
• Strong publication records commensurate with career stage and excellent scientific writing/communication skills.

Irvine, CA

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.