Chemistry postdoctoral research • United States
UC Riverside Chemistry Postdoctoral Researchers: 2026–27 Open Call
Prepare a research-focused application and check the current recruitment terms before submission.
Read the call carefully: Applications are for possible funded appointments. Availability, start dates and individual contract terms require confirmation.
Call overview
| Host | UC Riverside Chemistry, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Job ID | JPF02299; 2026–27 open call for possible grant-funded appointments |
| Opened | 29 July 2026 |
| Full consideration | 1 June 2027, 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Final deadline | 30 June 2027, 11:59 PM Pacific Time; later applications considered only if unfilled |
| Salary range | US$69,073–82,836; confirm pay basis and placement in the offer |
Research scope
Areas include analytical, biological, computational, environmental, inorganic, materials, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry, and chemical education.
Applicant guidance: Identify where your methods fit a prospective research group. Explain the question you studied, the work you performed and the limitations of your findings. An open call does not guarantee a vacancy in every subfield.
Eligibility and timing
The basic qualifications require a Chemistry PhD at application and research experience or promise. Follow that explicit requirement despite looser wording elsewhere in the notice.
Planning guidance: If your degree is pending, seek written clarification before relying on eligibility. The description mentions July 2026 starts despite opening later; confirm the actual available start date with the department.
Application materials
The portal requires an updated CV and 3–5 referee contacts; a research statement is optional. Letters are requested only when needed.
Preparation guidance: Obtain referee consent and verify contact details. Keep qualification and employment dates consistent. In an optional statement, explain research fit and your contribution to collaborative projects without repeating the CV.
How to apply
- Read the live JPF02299 notice using the official links below.
- Check qualifications and identify relevant research interests.
- Prepare the required documents and referee contacts.
- Use AP Recruit’s application link and complete its instructions.
- Submit before the applicable review date and retain confirmation.
Procedural questions: kendallt@ucr.edu. This workflow is editorial guidance; the official application form controls submission.
Review funding and appointment terms
Before accepting: Confirm contract duration, available funding, gross compensation, benefits, expected duties, start date and any immigration support in writing. Do not assume that the academic-year label means a guaranteed full-year contract.
Discuss how the appointment supports your research training, what facilities and mentoring will be available, and what outputs are realistic. Avoid treating a salary range as a take-home estimate.
Before submission
- Use the correct recruitment ID and cycle.
- Verify degree timing and clarify ambiguities.
- Explain project and methods fit.
- Check publication details and personal contributions.
- Obtain referee consent.
- Check the live portal for changes.
- Save the final acknowledgement.
These are CareerAidHub preparation recommendations, not additional university selection criteria.
Career Accelerator support
For independent help with postdoctoral targeting, academic CVs and research statements, explore the Career Accelerator Program or email coaxialedu@gmail.com.
CareerAidHub is independent of UC Riverside and does not guarantee appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Does an open call guarantee a position?
No. Confirm whether a suitable funded appointment is available.
Which deadline should I prioritise?
Aim for the full-consideration date in the overview. Do not assume the final date offers equivalent consideration.
How should I handle unclear degree timing?
Ask the hiring department before applying; do not assume an exception.
Should I include an optional statement?
Use it if it adds a focused explanation of research fit and your contributions.
How should I choose referees?
Choose people who can directly discuss your research and obtain their consent.
Can I assume the advertised start date applies to me?
Confirm the actual available start date with the department.
What should I check in an offer?
Review funding duration, duties, compensation, benefits and start arrangements.
Where do I verify changes?
Use the live official notice and AP Recruit application below.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 16 October 2026. Individual funding availability, contract duration and start date must be confirmed with the department. The live official notice controls eligibility and submission.
