Research Specialist, Physiology & Biophysics — Irvine

UC Irvine

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 202,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Physiology & Biophysics is periodically seeking candidates for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Specialist positions. Openings are tied to extramural funding and rank is based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent on support.

The posted salary range spans $57,000 to $201,700 annually (and $27.30 to $96.60 hourly). Applications require CV, optional cover letter and research statement, and 3–5 publications.

Qualifications

  • Junior Specialist: bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience.
  • Assistant Specialist: master's degree (or equivalent) or five years of relevant experience.
  • Associate Specialist: master's degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience.
  • Specialist: terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Master’s degree or equivalent degree / five years of experience
Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience
Terminal degree or ten or more years of experience

Job description

UC Irvine’s Department of Physiology & Biophysics is periodically seeking candidates for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Specialist positions. Openings are tied to extramural funding and rank is based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent on support.

The posted salary range spans $57,000 to $201,700 annually (and $27.30 to $96.60 hourly). Applications require CV, optional cover letter and research statement, and 3–5 publications.

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