Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, In-Residence - Cardiology

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,900 - 219,600; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is searching for a full-time faculty member in the In-Residence Series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join our team, focusing on cardiovascular aging and disease research.

Interdisciplinary approaches incorporating data science, informatics, biostatistics, or community-engaged research are encouraged.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS (or equivalent degree), PhD, or MD/PhD degree.
• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Eligible for California medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantial independent research and seek extramural funding.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees.
• Perform University and public service.

Skills

Research leadership

Mentorship

Data analysis

Grant writing

Education

MD/DO/MBBS/PhD

Board Certification in Cardiology

California medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation depending on specialty can range from $121,900-$219,600. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: April 29, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Apr 28, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division, is searching for a full-time faculty member in the In-Residence Series, at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to join our team.

This position is intended for a research-focused investigator whose work advances cardiovascular science. The Division welcomes applicants conducting laboratory-based discovery science, translational or implementation research, clinical investigation and trials, outcomes research, or prevention and epidemiologic studies related to cardiovascular disease. Interdisciplinary approaches incorporating data science, informatics, biostatistics, or community-engaged research are strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate will conduct substantial independent research, seek extramural funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees, and perform University and public service.

Preferred Candidate

The preferred Candidate will have research expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology, prevention, or population health and experience conducting or collaborating on large observational cohort studies, clinical registries, or population‑based cardiovascular research, including NIH‑funded or multi‑center studies. The candidates will have scholarly focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Coronary artery calcium or other imaging-based measures of subclinical cardiovascular disease
• Cardiometabolic risk, including dyslipidemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, preventive cardiology or hypertension
• Preventive cardiology, primary or secondary prevention strategies, or cardiovascular risk factor control

For candidates holding an MD, DO or MBBS degree, clinical activities may be included depending on expertise and divisional needs.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• MD, DO, MBBS (or equivalent degree), PhD, or MD/PhD degree

For MD/DO/MBBS Applicants:

• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Eligible for California medical licensure

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

You are very welcome to discuss in your materials how your past activities and ongoing plans contribute to your ability to address the needs of all the communities of California you will be serving, including those historically underrepresented in higher education.

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10132

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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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

Orange and Irvine, CA