Specialist Position - Wang Lab

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $63,500--$102,400. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table

Application Window

Open date: April 27, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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: Sunday, Jul 12, 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 Series

Salary range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. Expected salary range for this position is between $63,500 - $102,400. See Table.

Application Window

Open date: April 27, 2026

Review date: May 12, 2026
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: July 12, 2026
Applications will continue to be accepted after this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites highly motivated applicants for a position in the Specialist series. The Wang research group is developing biomaterials for drug and vaccine delivery, and the specialist in this position will investigate the mechanisms of immune responses that are elicited after viral infection and vaccination.

Position Description

The research project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between research groups in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the School of Medicine at UC Irvine. The ideal applicant should have experience in the following areas:

• protein expression and purification
• in vivo and in vitro approaches to examine T and B cell development
• multiplex cytokine analyses, flow cytometry, ELISA- and ELISpot-based assays, and neutralization assays
• viral models to understand infection

Good organization, communication, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting are essential. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or other relevant field.

Document requirements and application link:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least 3 references through our online RECRUIT system.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or other relevant field

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10142

Job location

Irvine, CA