Specialist Series - Biomedical Engineering / Other

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine’s Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking candidates for Specialist Series openings during the 2026-27 academic year. Openings are contingent on extramural funding, with initial appointments typically one year and renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; a typical estimate ranges from $57,000 to $96,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical/chemical/mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology.
• Ongoing recruitment for the 2026-27 academic year with renewal based on performance and funding.

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering or sciences

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000.00 -$96,500.00. See Table T24B Rep-Spec.pdf - Google Drive

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Specialist Series throughout the academic year 2026-27. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following biomedical engineering fields:

Biomedical photonics/optoelectronics

Biomedical nano- and microscale systems/fabrication

Biomedical computation/modeling

These positions require a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology and) listed above.

This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are generally one year and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $57,000.00 -$96,500.00. See Table T24B Rep-Spec.pdf - Google Drive

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Describe areas of interest.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

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: Affinitious 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, CA