Postdoctoral Scholar in Software Engineering

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737-$80,034. Please see Table 23 for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: April 1, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 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

The Department of Informatics at UC Irvine anticipates an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Software Engineering, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence and/or Developer Experience.

Postdoctoral Scholars at UC Irvine contribute to the academic community by enhancing research and education programs, bringing expertise, creativity, and innovation that enrich the environment for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students alike. Postdoctoral Scholars train under the mentorship of faculty members in preparation for academic or research careers. Initial appointments are for two years, full-time, with salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants are expected to have a strong publication record in top-tier software engineering conferences and journals, such as ICSE, FSE, ASE, MSR, TOSEM, TSE, and EMSE. Additionally, experience publishing in related fields, such as human-computer interaction (e.g., CHI, CSCW) or machine learning/NLP (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, NAACL), is desirable.

Department: https://www.informatics.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Advanced degree (Ph.D.) required in Software Engineering or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09567

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
  
  

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA