Assistant Professor In-Residence, Radiological Sciences

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine in Irvine, CA, invites applications for an Assistant Professor In-Residence with a strong background in MRI Research and medical-imaging artificial intelligence. The appointee will contribute to scholarly productivity, teaching, and university service.

Qualifications include a PhD and a NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award; experience in securing NIH/NSF funding and teaching potential are desirable.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a PhD.
• NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award required at time of application.
• Experience teaching or clear potential to teach is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate scholarly productivity and establish an independent research program.
• Contribute to teaching and service within the department and university.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical translation of imaging research.

Skills

MRI Research

Medical-imaging AI

Education

PhD

NIH K99/R00 Award

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $97,500-$126,300. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: October 12, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California Irvine, is seeking a qualified Assistant Professor In-Residence with strong background in MRI Research and medical-imaging artificial intelligence.

The In-Residence series at UCI requires excellence in research or creative achievement, as well as teaching and service. Appointees are expected to demonstrate scholarly productivity, contribute to teaching, and participate in university and public service.

Additional Qualifications

Applicants must hold a funded National Institutes of Health (NIH) K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award at the time of application. Candidates should demonstrate research accomplishments appropriate to their career stage, a developing record of scholarly publications, and the ability to establish an independent research program.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience securing or holding additional support from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, or foundations is desirable. Candidate should be able to demonstrate teaching ability or have a clear potential to teach.

The University of California Health system serves Orange County population. The department of Radiology performs over 435,000 examinations per year and has 40 full-time and part-time faculty. All equipment is state of the art. The department has active multidisciplinary collaboration with other departments. A brand new, state-of-the-art imaging facility opened in 2024 with all new equipment. A new medical complex at the north end of the UC Irvine campus, opened in December 2025 bringing unparalleled expertise and the finest evidence-based care that only an academic health system can offer to the communities of coastal and south Orange County.

Orange County is world renowned for its natural beauty, perfect year-round climate, gorgeous locales on the Pacific Ocean and incomparable recreational opportunities. Great cultural opportunities abound in Orange County as well as in nearby Los Angeles, 40 minutes away and San Diego, about 60 minutes away.

UC Irvine offers an excellent salary, incentive and benefits program. Faculty compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Contact

Peter D. Chang, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Radiological Sciences

Director | Institute for Precision Health

Director | Center for Applied AI Research

University of California, Irvine

836 Health Sciences Road, Suite 4021 | Irvine, CA 92617

Email: [e-mail]

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a PhD

Application 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.

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
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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

Irvine, CA