"Specialist Series - Ostlund Laboratory - Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care"

Position overview

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

Application Window

Open date: November 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 30, 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: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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

UC Irvine School of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
Specialist Series - Ostlund Laboratory

The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care, University of California Irvine Health System, anticipates openings in the Specialist Series - Ostlund Laboratory (Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialists) in the field of Motivated Behavior and Addiction.

• Junior Specialists - Should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialists - Should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialists - Should possess 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 - Should possess a terminal 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.

The position will conduct general laboratory research procedures, including animal behavioral testing, cardiac perfusions, and brain tissue processing. May involve other routine lab maintenance and administrative activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess a BA/BS, Masters, PhD, or MD/PhD degree by the proposed start date.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants must have strong organizational and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of specialized research skills and approaches of past research productivity preferred.

Positions are dependent upon extramural funding and renewal is based on availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should have relevant experience and interest but will be trained and supervised by PI and other senior lab staff.

Please visit the lab's website for more information: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/ostlund/

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09929
To be considered for the position, please upload the required application materials:

• 3 required; 2 optional references (contact information only)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration form

Lab: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/ostlund/

Department: http://www.anesthesiology.uci.edu/

School: https://www.som.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a BA/BS, Masters, PhD or MD/PhD degree by the proposed start date.

Junior Specialists - Should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists - Should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists - Should possess 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 - Should possess a terminal 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

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09929

Job location

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA