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Position: Assist Specialist – 2022-2023

Position is available at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Radiological Sciences for a one year appointment, non-senate, Assistant Specialist.

The position involves assisting faculty with research investigation in the abdominal imaging research. Areas of research include quantitative oncologic imaging, image processing and imaging technology assessment; Incumbent is expected to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise. Incumbent will assume responsibilities including: 1) datamining to enable processing and curating complex data sets; (2) data analysis using traditional statistical and machine learning techniques; (3) design, coordination, and execution of research experiments (in vivo and in-vitro); (4) preparation and submission of manuscripts, grant proposals and research-related regulatory documentation including IRB approvals. There is close collaboration with other departments.

ASSISTANT SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant at the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Mastery of the English language is required. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Experience with medical research and scientific writing. Experience with medical imaging research is a plus, MD or MD/PhD preferred.

To apply, please log onto UC Irvine’s recruitment site located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07565

Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

Document Requirements
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV
• Names of at least three references and their contact information.

More information about this recruitment:

Vahid Yaghmai, MD, MS, FSAR
Professor and Chair
Department of Radiological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
UCI Health
vyaghmai@hs.uci.edu

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.