Clinical Research Specialist in OncoDermatology

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a Junior Specialist for OncoDermatology to begin in July 2027 in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on the care of patients receiving new anticancer therapies and related skin events.

You will learn to design, implement, and analyze clinical trials, participate in clinics, and contribute to ongoing and new projects. Opportunities to present at meetings and publish findings exist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or related research experience.
• Clinical trial exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and analyzing oncology dermatology trials.
• Participate in complex dermatology clinics and ongoing projects.
• Present findings at regional and national meetings and edit manuscripts.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The annual salary rate for this position is $57,000. The hourly rate for this position is $27.30. See: Specialist Salary Tables

Application Window

Open date: September 23, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 University of California, Irvine, Department of Dermatology offers a 1-year position as a Junior Specialist level to begin in July 2027 in OncoDermatology under the direction of Janellen Smith MD, Christopher Zachary MD, and Xiying Fan MD. This burgeoning field is ripe for investigation and various projects to be pursued. The major thrust of OncoDermatology is the care of patients benefitting from new life-saving anticancer therapeutics, a significant proportion of whom develop severe skin reactions. There is a real gap in the understanding of these devastating skin complications.

The successful candidate will be introduced to the fundamental principles of conducting clinical trials in OncoDermatology including understanding how to design, implement, and analyze trials. They will have the opportunity to participate in complex medical dermatology clinics, as well as participate in ongoing and new projects. They will also have the opportunity to present their work at regional and national meetings and publish their findings when appropriate.

Applicants from an accredited U.S. Medical School with an interest in a career in Dermatology are strongly encouraged to apply for the OncoDermatology/Junior Specialist position.

Department: https://www.dermatology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Junior Specialists - Should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 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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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