"Specialist Series - Open Positions in Biological Chemistry"

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See Table Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

Specialists are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Biological Chemistry. Specialists are engaged in any specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialists may participate in University and/or public service depending upon funding source and the duties required for the position.

Department: https://www.biochem.uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

Junior Specialists: A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists: A Master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Associate Specialists: A Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.

Full Specialists: A Doctoral degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.