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

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

University of California - IrvineOrange, California, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

Most recent review date : Friday, Oct 3, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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 : 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.

  • Associate Specialist applicants should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Appointees to the Associate rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of university and / or public service.
  • Full Specialist applicants should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of university and / or public service.

    • 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

  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

    • Apply link : 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.

  • "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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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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.

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