"Junior Specialist Fellow"

Position overview

Salary range: This is a part-time paid position in the Junior Specialist series. PRIME Fellows will be appointed at Junior Specialist, Step I, which as of July 6, 2025 has a published hourly pay rate of $26.35 per hour.

Review timeline: Final Deadline: Friday, March 13th
Interviews: March 30th - April 3rd
Announce Acceptances: Tuesday, April 7th
Commitment Date: Tuesday, April 14th

Application Window
Open date: February 11, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Mar 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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 UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways program presents a dynamic opportunity for individuals aiming to excel in the health sciences fields. This initiative is tailored for those who seek hands-on experience in academic research and practical healthcare settings. As a PRIME Fellow, you will embark on a journey that cultivates your professional skills and prepares you for advanced studies in health professional graduate or professional school programs.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

To be eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, be pursuing a career in a the health professions, and be nominated to apply by a UCI faculty member, with the endorsement of the UC3P Program Director and Faculty Leads.
Applicants will be evaluated on their potential for research productivity in the supervising PI's lab, demonstrated commitment to health equity, and potential to benefit from the UC3P program activities.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10040

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.

Job location
Irvine, CA