Specialist Series Pool Ad

Position overview



Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See table Specialist Series - Exempt or Non-Exempt for

the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 14, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 6, 2026 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: Monday, Jul 13, 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

Specialist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine. These are typically grant-funded positions under the sponsorship of various faculty members. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated, with research experience in a specialization is strongly preferred. Positions are depend upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

The Division and Programs:

Adolescent Medicine * Genetics/Metabolic Disorders

Pediatric Neurology * Allergy/Immunology

Hematology/Oncology * Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Cardiology * Infectious Diseases

Pulmonary * Child Development Center

Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine * Pediatric Surgery

Endocrinology * Nephrology

Pediatric Urology * General Pediatrics

Exercise Medicine

Department :

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Junior Specialists - A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists - A Master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Associate Specialists - 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.

Specialists - A Doctoral degree (PhD/MD) (or equivalent degree) or ten 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)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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
Irvine/Orange, CA