"Specialist Series Pool Ad"

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See table Specialist Series - Exempt or Non-Exempt for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 14, 2025
Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 7, 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, Jul 13, 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 positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine. These are typically grant-funded positions under the sponsorship of various faculty members. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated, with research experience in a specialization is strongly preferred. Positions are depend upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

The Division and Programs:
Adolescent Medicine * Genetics/Metabolic Disorders
Pediatric Neurology * Allergy/Immunology
Hematology/Oncology * Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Cardiology * Infectious Diseases
Pulmonary * Child Development Center
Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine * Pediatric Surgery
Endocrinology * Nephrology
Pediatric Urology * General Pediatrics
Exercise Medicine

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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.

Specialists - A Doctoral degree (PhD/MD) (or equivalent degree) or ten 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 (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)