Part-time limited term Junior Specialist Researcher

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dance Department at The Claire Trevor School of the Arts within University of California, Irvine invites applications for a 6-month, part-time Junior Specialist to assist Professor Kelli Sharp's lab in dance science research. The role focuses on IRB management, data collection and management, and literature searches to support manuscript development.

Appointment is 30% time (up to 12 hours/week) from Oct 15, 2026 through Apr 1, 2027, with potential extension depending on funding and

Qualifications

• Must have at least a BFA or BS in dance or exercise physiology (or equivalent).
• Familiar with data collection methods used in movement-based research.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; motion capture knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• IRB management.
• Data collection and data management.
• Perform literature searches.
• Assist PI on manuscript development.
• Assist PI on basic laboratory organization.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Literature search

Time management

Organizational skills

Motion capture knowledge

Education

BFA or BS in dance or exercise physiology

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: $27.30/hr

Application Window

Open date: September 5, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Monday, Oct 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Dance Department at The Claire Trevor School of the Arts seeks applications for a 6-month part-time limited term researcher in the Junior Specialist series. We seek a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to assist Professor Kelli Sharp's laboratory to aid in dance science human movement research. The laboratory focuses on the intersection of dance and science for performing artists and various neurodivergent populations.

The appointment is at 30% (hours variable per week; up to 12 hours per week) from October 15, 2026, through April 1, 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

A grant-funded position, the budgeted pay rate for this position is $27.30 per hour.

• IRB management


• Data collection and data management


• Perform literature searches


• Assists PI on manuscript development


• Assist PI on basic laboratory organization

Qualifications

Candidate must have at least a BFA, or BS, in dance or exercise physiology (or equivalent). Candidate should be familiar with a wide range of technical skills with working knowledge of various data collection methods used in movement-based human research. Candidate should have good organizational and time management skills. A familiarity with motion capture data collection methods is an asset.

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidate must have at least a BFA, or BS, in dance or exercise physiology (or equivalent). Candidate should be familiar with a wide range of technical skills with working knowledge of various data collection methods used in movement-based human research. Candidate should have good organizational and time management skills.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Research (Optional)


• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Department

http://dance.arts.uci.edu/

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.

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Job location

Irvine, CA