School of Medicine

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

POSITION OVERVIEW

The salary range for Level 0 (0-11 months): Grade L0 is $60,600. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/ ] set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The salary range for Level 1 (12-23 months): Grade L1 is $62,220. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/] set the determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The salary range for Level 2 (24-35 months): Grade L2 is $64,522. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/] set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The salary range for Level 3 (36-47 months): Grade L3 is $66,909. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/ ] set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The salary range for Level 4 (48-59 months): Grade L4 is $69,385. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/ ] set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The salary range for Level 5 (60-71 months): Grade L5 is $71,952. The [https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/ ] set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - DATA SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Irvine seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Postdoctoral Scholar- Employee in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and related specialties. The candidates will be under the direct supervision and co-mentorship of our exceptional team of physicians in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our physicians participate in ongoing and basic science research focused on rehabilitation and regenerative medicine and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary approach to research. Candidates will have an opportunity to collaborate with world-class physicians whose focus is on providing care with the latest treatments and research at Orange County’s only university medical center.

The candidate is expected to work to an extent independently, working with large data from several cohorts and clinical trials; run analytical models on longitudinal data; develop novel predictive models and analytical tools; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; contribute to grant writing; design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases design new protocols; assume general responsibilities for scientific operations of the laboratory and provide guidance and supervision of other personnel to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency.

Our team includes a group of innovative, forward-thinking individuals with high standards of teaching, research, and patient care. UCI offers an excellent salary, incentive, and benefit program. Positional is 2-years and dependent upon funding.

Requirements:

• Recent (< 3 years from graduation) or anticipated PhD. M.D., DO, or
M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) with equivalent license appropriate to the position
• Experience and PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences;
Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills including peer-
reviewed publications and conference presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in and knowledge of biostatistics and clinical research.
• Applicants with prior knowledge of brain injury, spinal cord injury, physical
medicine, and rehabilitation, are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Recent or anticipated PhD or equivalent degree, M.D., DO, or M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) with equivalent license appropriate to the position.
• Experience and PhD in Biological/Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences; Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields within the last 3 years.
• Excellent programming skills.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

APPLICANT PROCEDURE

Interested candidate should log onto UC Irvine’s recruitment site located at:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF08173

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the required material electronically to be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

1. Curriculum Vitae – please provide your most recently updated C.V.
2. Cover Letter - please discuss why you are best suited for this position.
3. Statement of Research – please address how past and/or potential contributions to research will advance UCI’s commitment to discovery.
4. Statement of Contributions to Diversity- Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
5. Names and Contract information for 3-5 References is required (please contact information only).

Department: [https://www.pmr.uci.edu/index.asp]

This is a hybrid position. In-person office location is:

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:
University of California, Irvine
101 The City Drive, South, Building 53, Room 311
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-6668

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.