"Assistant Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences"

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $93,700 - $121,400. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: Assistant Adjunct Professor Rank-Professorial Series for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: January 16, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Assistant Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UC Irvine School of Medicine is seeking accomplished Scientists and invites applications for one full-time position, Assistant Adjunct Professor (non-senate) to enhance and expand existing strengths in vision science and related diseases.

Required Qualifications

The candidate should have a Ph.D. and experience in innate immunity and inflammation, with a focus on ocular diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Experience with mouse models of infections, basic cell and molecular biology, and the use of modern genomic tools is expected. The candidate should also be comfortable working on the translational side, testing new treatments and immune-modulating drugs for infection and inflammation in the eye, and connecting basic mechanisms with therapeutic approaches. The ideal person will be ready to start an independent research program, collaborate with others, mentor students and fellows, and help move forward the field of ocular infection and immunity.

Principal Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a large group of scientists in the School of Medicine and across the UCI campus as well as the opportunity to develop extramurally funded research programs on the cutting edge and to provide leadership in proteomics research. The Department provides excellent opportunities for research, teaching, mentorship and other academic interest opportunities to medical and graduate students, residents, fellows, and faculty.

The appointment at Assistant Adjunct Professor (non-senate) rank will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and expectations. This academic appointment has a target start date of July 1, 2026.

Departmental research leverages outstanding existing resources and strengths of UCI Health, Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the School of Medicine, and partners across the UCI campus, including the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, the Cancer Research Institute, the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, and the Institute for Immunology.

The vision research community at UCI has grown significantly over the past several years. The blend of innovative translational research and high-end clinical activities generates unparalleled opportunities for UCI as a top destination for truly translational vision research.

To apply for this position, please use the online UCI Recruit system at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09996.

To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by the initial review date of February 2, 2026. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Vladimir Kefalov at vkefalov@hs.uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The candidate should have a Ph.D. and experience in innate immunity and inflammation, with a focus on ocular diseases and host-pathogen interactions.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Complements a CV and introduces an applicant to search committee members.
• Statement of Research - Describes your research trajectory as a scholar, highlighting growth from where you began to where you envision going in the next few years.
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

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Job location
Irvine, CA