"Genetic Counselor - Neurogenetics and Research"

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $112,500-$133,757.67. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series -Health Science Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: December 8, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Dec 7, 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 Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine anticipates hiring a full-time Board Certified Genetic Counselor to join our clinical and academic faculty of ten clinical geneticists and ten genetic counselors. The Division provides outpatient care and inpatient consultation services to a diverse patient population in the adult, metabolic, prenatal, cancer, and pediatric genetics clinics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals, including working closely with the Department of Neurology in neurogenetics clinics. Division faculty members also participate in didactic and clinical training of genetic counseling students, genetics residents, medical students, and other trainees, provide community outreach, and are actively involved in both clinical and basic science research.

This position involves the provision of genetic counseling in the neurogenetics program at the UCI Medical Center and our affiliated hospitals. Research activities include genetic counseling and coordination provided in the context of on-going genomic research studies including the Undiagnosed Disease Network site at UCI as well as precision neurology initiatives. Academic activities include didactic and bedside training of genetic counseling students, neurology and genetics residents and other trainees, and research mentorship.

Academic rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package includes life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance as well as the University of California retirement plan.

The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include information in any of your application materials relevant to your inclusive excellence work in research, teaching, clinical work, service and/or leadership.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or its equivalent
• ABGC board certification
• California genetic counselor license or eligibility to become licensed

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• 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/JPF09985

Job Location:

Orange/Irvine, CA