University of California - Irvine
Specialist Series, Open Ranks
University of California - Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Position overview
Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $194,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See: Specialist Salary scales - REPRESENTED; NON-REPRESENTED
Application Window
Open date:
July 10, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 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
Openings are anticipated between
July 14, 2025 & June 30, 2026
in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Initial appointments are for one year & renewal is based on available support.
Current faculty & research interests are:
J. Chan: Liver development/function, oxidative stress response, and cancer
L. de la Maza: Chlamydia trachomatis; immunopathology and vaccine development
D. Mercola: Promoter binding and activation profiles of cancer
E. Monuki: Brain development
E. Head: Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
A. La Spada: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease / Neurotherapeutics
J. Lipkova: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
M. Rose: Neuronal Diversity, Omics, and Imaging in Brain Development and Disease
H. Park: Breast cancer, epigenetics, environmental exposures, and biomarkers
F. Rahmatpanah: Prostate cancer disparities, Ovarian cancer, Epigenetics, Human endogenous retroviruses in cancer
H. Mkhikian: Glycoimmunology in health, autoimmunity, and immune senescence; glycoproteomics and cross-linking mass spectrometry
P. Shah: Computational Medicine
A. Qavi: Conventional diagnostics through new optical technologies
Application Procedure - TO APPLY: JPF09673
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of Research (optional)
Department :
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) Junior Specialists
- Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists
- Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists
- Appointees to the Associate rank should possess 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.
Full Specialists
- Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more 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
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae -
Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Apply link: JPF09673
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.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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.
Job location Irvine, CA
Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $194,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See: Specialist Salary scales - REPRESENTED; NON-REPRESENTED
Application Window
Open date:
July 10, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 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
Openings are anticipated between
July 14, 2025 & June 30, 2026
in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Initial appointments are for one year & renewal is based on available support.
Current faculty & research interests are:
J. Chan: Liver development/function, oxidative stress response, and cancer
L. de la Maza: Chlamydia trachomatis; immunopathology and vaccine development
D. Mercola: Promoter binding and activation profiles of cancer
E. Monuki: Brain development
E. Head: Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
A. La Spada: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease / Neurotherapeutics
J. Lipkova: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
M. Rose: Neuronal Diversity, Omics, and Imaging in Brain Development and Disease
H. Park: Breast cancer, epigenetics, environmental exposures, and biomarkers
F. Rahmatpanah: Prostate cancer disparities, Ovarian cancer, Epigenetics, Human endogenous retroviruses in cancer
H. Mkhikian: Glycoimmunology in health, autoimmunity, and immune senescence; glycoproteomics and cross-linking mass spectrometry
P. Shah: Computational Medicine
A. Qavi: Conventional diagnostics through new optical technologies
Application Procedure - TO APPLY: JPF09673
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of Research (optional)
Department :
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application) Junior Specialists
- Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists
- Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists
- Appointees to the Associate rank should possess 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.
Full Specialists
- Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more 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
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae -
Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Apply link: JPF09673
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.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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.
Job location Irvine, CA