"Specialist Position - Hochbaum Lab"

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $55,000--$194,800. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table link.

Application Window

Open date: September 22, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Sep 21, 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

Specialist Position - Hochbaum Lab 2025-2026

The Hochbaum research group in the UCI Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating an opening for a one-year appointment in the Specialist Series starting in the academic year 2025-2026. The position is associated with an industry-sponsored research project on the commercialization of a rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing diagnostic technology. The position will require strong teamwork skills, communication with colleagues in biomedical device engineering and medicine, the ability to organize and manage microbiological research within the lab, and the ability to plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables. The position offers opportunities for networking within the biomedical technology industry.

Seeking qualified candidates with research experience in basic microbial growth and characterization methods. Ideal candidates will have research experience in techniques to measure bacterial metabolism, viability, and antibiotic susceptibility.

These positions require a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related fields, and experience in the focus research area(s) listed above. This position is open for Specialists at all ranks-Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience.

This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Application Procedure

Applicants will need to upload curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least three references, cover letter expressing area(s) of interest and dates of availability to start the position to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09910.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
This position require a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related fields

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job Location

Irvine, CA