Specialist Series

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 201,700; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Medicine is opening Specialist Series positions across multiple divisions in Irvine, CA. Initial appointments are one year and renewals depend on funding and performance. Applications include a CV and Statement of Research, with a review window through June 30, 2027.

Open date is July 1, 2026, and a first review occurs after July 16, 2026. Rank and appointment level depend on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a baccalaureate degree for Junior Specialists, a master’s degree for Assistant/Associate Specialists, or a terminal degree with extensive experience for Full Specialists.

Education

Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent)

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Terminal degree

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: Specialist Series – All Levels. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000–$201,700. Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026. Final date: June 30, 2027. Applications received after the most recent review date (July 16, 2026) will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine anticipates openings in the Specialist Series in various divisions.

The Divisions Are

• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• Cardiology
• Nephrology and Hypertension
• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Gastroenterology
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• General Internal Medicine and Primary Care
• Rheumatology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The Following Are Required

• CV
• Statement of Research
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year, and renewal is based on availability of support. Applications will be considered until positions are filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Junior Specialists – baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience. Assistant Specialists – master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise. Associate Specialists – master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience and a record of academic accomplishments. Full Specialists – terminal degree or ten or more years of experience and a significant record of academic accomplishments, professional recognition, and service.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae—most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research

Reference Requirements

• 3 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 any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining 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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM – 035: Affiliation Community Involving Employment

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements.

Job location

Irvine, CA / Orange, CA