"Assistant or Associate Professor, Translational Genomics and Bioinformatics"

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $98,500-$192,796. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Sciences Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Review timeline: Application Window
Open date: November 20, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Dec 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Feb 23, 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 Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Line (tenure track) series in an appropriate department in the School of Medicine. The position will be in the broad areas of human genomics and bioinformatics, as they apply to rare and common conditions. Special emphasis is placed on multi-omics applied to variant analysis and translational genomics, including diagnostic and other methodological applications, bioinformatics analytical pipelines, and genetic risk evaluation strategies.

Applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent. Since translational genomics is multifaceted, ideal candidates should have formal training or substantial experience in genomics-relevant bioinformatics and translational science, as well an understanding of larger aspects of genomics such as challenges associated with big data, use of AI/LLM in genomics and bioethical concerns. We especially encourage creative and collaborative scientists who will use innovative strategies to apply computational biology and data science to real-world health issues.

Successful hire will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally-funded research program and participate in departmental teaching and mentoring missions for graduate and medical students.

Despite being one of the youngest of the UC Campuses, UCI is a world-class research university ranked in the top 10 public universities by US News & World Report. UCI is home to more than 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Its multiple schools include Biological Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Law, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Information and Computer Sciences in addition to the School of Medicine. It has multiple hospital locations throughout Orange County, and includes an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCATS-funded Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, and a prestigious NIH-funded Undiagnosed Disease Network Site. In particular, the Institute for Precision Health and School of Information and Computer Sciences provide an outstanding environment for data scientists.

Criteria for the Ladder Rank Series:
Ladder-Rank Faculty will serve as Research Scholars, clinicians, and educators. They are expected to design and lead significant, thematic research with extramural support. Teaching is required and may include clinical, classroom or lab teaching. Service as part of the academic community takes many forms and is also expected for faculty. The successful candidate will have a major focus on innovative research of high significance in the general field of genomics-relevant bioinformatics and bioethics as reflected in sustained, high-quality publications and peer-reviewed extramural funding as a principal investigator.

To apply please visit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09974

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae- your most recently updated CV
• Research Statement- see our guidance
• Teaching statement-see our guidance
• Reference requirements (requested for contact in the final stages of recruitment) - 3 required (contact info only)

Application review will continue until the individual position is filled.

The salary range for this position is $98,500-$192,796. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Sciences Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09974

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, CA