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The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine is recruiting for clinical investigator faculty members at the level of Professor or above, in the Clinical X Series. The level of appointment will be dependent upon demonstrated expertise, skill set, and capacity to support an independent research program. Positions can involve clinical and academic activities at one or more sites including UCI Medical Center and/or UCI Satellite Community Clinic locations. Faculty in these positions are expected to be Principal Investigators (PIs) for investigations (clinical, translational, basic science); and productive in the scholarly activities matching one or more of the Institution’s missions: Discover, Teach, Heal.
Minimum requirements: MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree, Board certification or eligibility in adult Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and eligibility to obtain an active medical practice license in the State of California. Candidates are expected to lead and conduct clinical and/or translational research within a specific area of focus. Areas of specialty include but are not limited to esophageal, gastric, intestinal, liver, pancreas, biliary, colon diseases, gastrointestinal malignancy, endoscopic detection of premalignant lesions, interventional endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, advanced endoscopic imaging techniques, or therapeutic endoscopic interventions. Interested candidates are requested to identity their specialty area(s) of interest in their application statements.
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QUALIFICATIONS

MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree, Board certification or eligibility in adult Medical Gastrology, and eligibility to obtain an active medical practice license in the State of California. Candidates are expected to lead and conduct clinical and/or translational research within a specific area of focus. Areas of specialty include but are not limited to esophageal, gastric, intestinal, liver, pancreas, biliary, colon diseases, gastrointestinal malignancy, endoscopic detection of premalignant lesions, interventional endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, advanced endoscopic imaging techniques, or therapeutic endoscopic interventions.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

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