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Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith anticipates openings for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialists in her group, which focuses on the use of light and lasers for detecting and treating oral pathologies such as dental, periodontal disease, and cancer. Responsibilities include assisting with laboratory, animal and clinical research, regulatory and administrative activities as well as working with our student researchers.

Junior Specialists - Should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree preferably in Physics, Chemistry, or Optical Engineering) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists - Should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or 5 yrs. of experience.

Associate Specialists - Should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or 5-10 yrs. of experience.

Specialists - Should possess a terminal degree (PhD/MD) (or equivalent degree) or 10+ yrs. of experience

Requirements:
Candidates must have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting, must be self-motivated, team players, strong written and verbal communicators and able to achieve goals on time and independently. All appointments are for one year with the potential for extension dependent upon performance and funding. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Please log onto UC Irvine’s RECRUIT located https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07599

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

• Curriculum vitae

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.