Location: Irvine,CA, USA
About the lab:
Our lab is a new lab starting in Summer 2025 at Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at University of California, Irvine. We are broadly interested in leveraging computational optics, optical system design, and machine learning/AI to improve optical microscopy, sensing, and information processing. Our overarching goal is to develop and build novel optical tools to advance discovery in fundamental science and impact real-world applications, particularly in biology and medicine.
More on research directions can be found at:
About the PI: Fei Xia is an incoming Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of California, Irvine. She completed her Ph.D. at Cornell University and is completing her postdoc at Department of Physics at cole Normale Suprieure (ENS) in Paris. During her postdoc, she has been a frequent visiting researcher at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. Her research intersects optics, computation, and the brain, with a particular interest in designing advanced optical systems to image, sense, and process biomedical information probed by light. She aims to provide innovative solutions to challenging biomedical needs through the co-design of hardware and software. Fei has been recognized by several major awards and honors in optics and data science.
Qualification: We are particularly interested in postdoc candidates with experimental experience, preferably with a background in experimental optics. Experience in independently building optical systems, such as optical microscopy, optical imaging, and sensing systems, quantum optics, is a plus but not required.
For postdoc training, we prioritize your career development and aim to create an environment in our lab where postdocs can thrive and grow into independent researchers or future leaders and experts in related industry.
To apply: please email your CV and future research interests to Dr. Fei Xia (...@uci.edu). Officially application needs to be submitted to
General philosophy of the lab:
At the Xia Lab, we believe that diverse communitieswhere everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supportedare where groundbreaking ideas and creative achievements are born. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to the lab and find space for self-expression through science. If this resonates with you, please get in touch!
A bit about UC Irvine and the local area
University of California, Irvine (UCI) is among the top 10 public universities in the United States. Located in Irvine, one of the safest and happiest cities in the country, UCI provides an exceptional environment for both academic and personal growth.
Irvine at a glance:
Our lab is proudly affiliated with the world-renowned Beckman Laser Institute, a global leader in advanced optical technologies and interdisciplinary research. UCIs strategic location also places it close to numerous top research institutes and corporate offices, facilitating easy collaboration with leading experts across various fields.
Beyond academic excellence, Irvine offers a high quality of life with master-planned neighborhoods, top-rated schools for children, and easy access to beautiful beaches, parks, and year-round outdoor activities. The city enjoys consistently good weather, contributing to its high happiness levels and making it an ideal place to live and work.
UCI also offers affordable apartment options for students and researchers, ensuring a comfortable living experience close to campus.
We hope to welcome you here at Irvine!