MD Geneticist/Health Sciences Clinical Series

University of California - Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 157,175 - 277,303; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine is looking for a full-time board-certified or board-eligible physician for the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. The position may be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level based on experience.

The role includes providing clinical services in genetics, training graduate students, and engaging in research. The salary for this role ranges from $157,175.67 to $277,303.33, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess M.D. or equivalent in related field.
• California medical licensure or eligibility is required.
• Must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Join clinical and academic faculty in the Department of Pediatrics.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient services in genetics.
• Involve in training genetic counseling graduate students and residents.

Skills

Teaching capabilities

Professional service experience

Research experience

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

California physician and surgeon license

ABMGG board-certification in Clinical Genetics and Genomics

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $157,175.67-$277,303.33. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Science Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: March 24, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 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

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time board certified or board eligible physician to join our clinical and academic faculty. The full-time academic appointment may be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, depending on experience.

The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine provides outpatient care and inpatient consultation services in cancer, prenatal pediatric, metabolic and adult genetics clinics at UCI Health and our affiliated hospitals. Faculty also participate in didactic and clinical training of genetic counseling graduate students, genetics residents, medical students and other trainees, provide community outreach, and involved in both clinical and basic science research.

Department

https://medschool.uci.edu/research/clinical-departments/pediatrics

Division

https://medschool.uci.edu/research/clinical-departments/pediatrics/divisional-expertise/genetic-genomic-medicine

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D and/or equivalent in the related field of study
• California physician and surgeon license or eligibility to become licensed
• ABMGG board-certification or active candidacy in Clinical Genetics and Genomics or another relevant specialty
• Candidate must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

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

Reference requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10061

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: Affidavit 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/Orange, CA