Research Specialist - Interdisciplinary Lab Scientist

University of California - Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialists. Applications are being sought from candidates with B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees and strong laboratory research backgrounds.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal based on funding and performance. Salary commensurate with qualifications, with a broad range reflecting different ranks.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Junior Specialist applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialist applicants should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialist applicants should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of university and/or public service.
• Full Specialist applicants should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of university and/or public service.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialists. Applications are being sought from candidates with B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees and strong laboratory research backgrounds.

Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal based on funding and performance. Salary commensurate with qualifications, with a broad range reflecting different ranks.