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PM&R Professional Researcher Series (Assistant/Associate Rank)
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: March 13, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Mar 12, 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
The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking candidates for a Professional Researcher Series (Assistant/Associate Rank) positions.
Criteria for the Professional Researcher Series: The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate the potential for continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative research activity. An Assistant Researcher rank is not required to participate in service activities. An Associate Researcher rank is expected to engage in University and/or public service, such as on research review boards.
Applications are sought from candidates with Ph.D. or M.D. degree. Preferred education in Biological Sciences, with some specialized training and/or research experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal will be dependent upon availability of support.
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian
American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence. We seek faculty who are committed to
diversity as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for our students.
Qualifications
Ph.D. and/or M.D.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research - Briefly describe research and creative activities. The description should be succinct and broadly accessible. Clearly indicate specific contributions to collaborations.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - 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.
About UC Irvine
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 anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.