25-26 Research Specialist, All Ranks - School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for the specialist series rang is from $55,000-$194,800 (Annual). See UC salary scales for the details.

Application Window

Open date : July 28, 2025

Next review date : Monday, Nov 3, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 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 Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialists.

Requirements - Applications are being sought from B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and publication records. Interdisciplinary skills and approaches are required. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To be considered for the position interested candidates should visit : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09775 to complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Junior Specialist applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialist applicants should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

(Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09775

About UC Irvine

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 .

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.

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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

Orange, CA.