"Assistant Professor In-Residence, Department of Radiological Sciences"

University of California Irvine
Assistant Professor In-Residence, Department of Radiological 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 step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: February 12, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 Radiological Sciences, University of California Irvine, is seeking a qualified Assistant Professor In-Residence with strong background in MRI Research.

Requirements: The applicant must have experience in the development and application of novel magnetic resonance (MR) imaging methods. Priority is given to candidates with expertise in MR Physics and MR Engineering. Experience in developing MRI techniques for the assessment of neurological diseases is preferred but not required. The candidate must demonstrate training, knowledge, and direct experience in leading and collaborating with other research teams.

Preference will be given to candidates with ongoing research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and foundations, as well as existing research programs and a strong research publication track record.

The In-Residence series at UCI requires excellence in research or creative achievement, as well as teaching and service. Appointees are expected to demonstrate scholarly productivity, contribute to teaching, and participate in university and public service.

UC Irvine offers an excellent salary, incentive and benefits program. Faculty compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of California Health system serves Orange County population. The department of Radiology performs over 435,000 examinations per year and has 40 full-time and part time faculty. All equipment is state of the art. The department has active multidisciplinary collaboration with other departments. A brand new, state-of-the-art imaging facility opened in 2024 with all new equipment. A new medical complex at the north end of the UC Irvine campus, opened in December 2025 bringing unparalleled expertise and the finest evidence-based care that only an academic health system can offer to the communities of coastal and south Orange County.

Orange County is world renowned for its natural beauty, perfect year-round climate, gorgeous locales on the Pacific Ocean and incomparable recreational opportunities. Great cultural opportunities abound in Orange County as well as in nearby Los Angeles, 40 minutes away and San Diego, about 60 minutes away.

For further information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Lydia Min-Ying Su, PhD
Professor, Department of Radiological Sciences Director
Tu & Yuen Center for Functional Onco-Imaging
University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-5020
e-mail: msu@uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10026

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence. 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.

Job location

Irvine, CA