Postdoctoral Opportunities
At The Grainger College of Engineering, talented scientists and engineers work across disciplines to solve the world's greatest challenges. From scaling semiconductors to securing artificial intelligence, designing new energy-storage solutions to engineering better medicines, and everything in between, we are pushing the boundaries of research to formulate the biggest ideas and deliver the greatest impact. We're seeking brilliant postdoctoral minds to continue this legacy of groundbreaking discoveries.
Grainger Engineering also supports current postdoctoral research associates seeking an academic career through the STEP program.
The Grainger Engineering Postdoctoral Experience
Postdoctoral positions at Grainger Engineering or one of our partner institutes or centers offer opportunities to advance your career and gain a competitive edge in academia and industry.
Reasons to pursue a postdoc at Grainger Engineering:
- World-Class Faculty: Collaborate with award-winning professors and researchers at the forefront of their fields.
- Research Excellence: Be part of a top-tier, R1 institution that is leading discovery and innovation. Contribute to cutting-edge research, explore uncharted territories and redefine the possibilities in your field.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Grainger Engineering is a powerhouse of interdisciplinary collaboration, providing you unparalleled opportunities to work across disciplines and specialties.
- Career Development: Enhance your skills through specialized workshops and mentoring programs.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our commitment to providing world-class facilities and cutting-edge equipment means your work is supported by substantial resources and a dynamic research ecosystem.
- Top Rankings: Grainger Engineering consistently ranks among the best. Our reputation for excellence means you are part of an institution globally recognized for its continued contributions and impact.
- Global Recognition: Completing a postdoctoral program, especially in a renowned institution, brings global recognition to your name. This heightened visibility bolsters your credibility and establishes you as a thought leader in your field.
Postdoctoral Positions
To find open postdoctoral positions at The Grainger College of Engineering or in one of our partner centers or institutes:
- View available positions below.
- Directly contact faculty members in your area of interest.
Computer Science Future Faculty Fellows
Future Faculty Fellows is a two-year program designed to assist postdoctoral researchers in developing their skills as researchers, mentors and teachers, and in using those skills to achieve their professional goals.
The program has three core components that will have activities each semester: research mentoring, mentoring in teaching and other professional skills, and cohort development.
IQUIST Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST) research addresses a wide variety of experimental and theoretical research topics spanned by UIUC departments of physics, materials science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, mathematics and chemistry.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a quantum-related field within the last five years
- Relevance of the proposed research plan to the portfolio of IQUIST
Beckman Postdoctoral Fellows Program
The Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity for selected scholars to engage in a three-year fellowship of interdisciplinary research at the Beckman Institute. Each year, four - six interdisciplinary scholars are sought in the broad research areas of neuroscience, bioimaging technologies, molecular science and engineering, and more.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Relevance of the proposed research plan to the portfolio of the Beckman Institute
- Completed application package, including two letters of reference regarding previous work experience and two letters from proposed mentors/collaborators within the Beckman Institute
CCIL Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) Postdoctoral Fellowship track focuses on training postdocs in bridging basic cancer sciences and engineering, thereby developing careers at the intersection of CCIL’s unique scientific themes. The fellows will participate in workshops such as cancer biology for engineers, -omics data analysis, and development and validation of preclinical cancer models.
Requirements:
- Completed proposal, including two letters of reference regarding previous work experience and two letters from proposed mentors/collaborators within CCIL
Deadline to apply: applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Carle Foundation Hospital - Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
The Carle Foundation Hospital – Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellow will pursue cutting-edge translational biomedical research with faculty members from Carle Foundation Hospital and the Beckman Institute.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. within the last 10 years with specialization in neurocardiology, cognitive neuroscience, or related field
- Prior experience with advanced analytical methods and at least one neuroimaging method (EEG/ERP, fMRI, and/or optical imaging)
- Preferred candidates will have strong programming skills (MATLAB and/or Python); previous experience in neurovascular coupling, neurovascular risk factors for cognitive aging, and/or the relationship between heart and brain disease; and familiarly with neurocardiology
Research Funding
A number of internal and external funding resources provide support to the research enterprise at the University of Illinois.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation can help you identify funding opportunities.
Applying for faculty positions
The Scholarship and Teaching for Engineering Postdocs (STEP) program is a professional development program for postdoctoral research associates who are seeking an academic career.
Questions?
Contact us with any questions about our postdoctoral opportunities or application process.