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Specialist Series Pool Ad
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: July 28, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jul 27, 2027 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 Department of Pediatrics anticipates openings for all levels in the research Specialist series.
The Division and Programs:
Adolescent Medicine, Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, Developmental & Behavioral, Endocrinology, Exercise Medicine, General Pediatrics, Genetics/Metabolic Disorders, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Neurology, and Pulmonary.
Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contract of individual P.I.'s. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated, with research experience in a specialization is strongly preferred. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Department: https://www.pediatrics.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Junior Specialists - A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists - A Master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists - A Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Specialists - A Doctoral degree (PhD/MD) (or equivalent degree) or ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
- “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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
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