26-27 Specialist Series (Open Ranks) - Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (Pool Recruitment)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UC Irvine School of Medicine anticipates occasional openings in the Specialist Series at the Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist rank. Applicants with a B.S., M.S., M.D., or Ph.D.

are encouraged to apply and contribute to the university’s research enterprise. Positions are funded by extramural grants and may require strong publication records, and duties may include research, professional activity, and public service depending

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a B.S., M.S., M.D., or Ph.D. (or equivalent degrees) in the field of Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Specialists engage in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service.
• Specialists are expected to use their expertise to contribute to the research enterprise and achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community.

Skills

research experience

public service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000 - $201,700 annually, and $27.30-$96.60 hourly.

See Specialist Series - Represented - 26-27 Fiscal Year - Exempt & Non-Exempt

Application Window

Open date: September 13, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Sep 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the UC Irvine School of Medicine anticipates occasional openings in the Specialist Series at the Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist rank.

Applications are being sought from candidates who have earned Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or a Doctoral degree or its foreign equivalent. Specialists are engaged in any specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialists may participate in university and/or public service depending upon funding source and the duties required for the position.

Applicants must possess a B.S., M.S., M.D., or Ph.D. (or equivalent degrees) in the field of Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related fields.

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 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.

Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Specialists are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Website

UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must possess a B.S., M.S., M.D., or Ph.D. (or equivalent degrees) in the field of Ophthalmology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related fields.

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 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 - Complements a CV and introduces an applicant to a potential Principal Investigator/Faculty. (Optional)
• Statement of Research - Statement describing past, present and future research direction. (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: ... .

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