Specialist Series in Nematology

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM-PHOTOGRAPHY; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside's Department of Nematology seeks Specialist Series appointments. Specialists contribute to research projects with their expertise, providing essential support through specialized knowledge and experience, designing and executing research, managing lab operations, and analyzing data.

Appointments may be full-time, part-time, or without-salary, typically for one year with renewal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or equivalent research experience.
• Master’s degree or five years of relevant experience for the Assistant rank.
• Terminal degree or 10+ years for Full Specialist; record of academic accomplishments and service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and execution of research.
• Manage laboratory operations.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Develop and maintain research tools and resources.

Skills

Research expertise

Independent contributions

Specialized knowledge

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Terminal degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

Instrumentation

Research equipment

Software programs

Job description

Specialist Series in Nematology (Open Search)

The Department of Nematology at the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Specialist Series.

Specialists are expected to make significant contributions to research projects in their area of expertise. While they typically do not lead independent research, they provide essential support through their specialized knowledge, skills, and experience. Specialists may contribute to the design and execution of research, manage laboratory operations, collect and analyze data, and/or develop and maintain research tools and resources.

Candidates should demonstrate a high level of expertise in their discipline and the ability to make independent, innovative contributions to research activities. Appointment and advancement in this series are based on the quality and significance of their specialized contributions, as well as their professional competence and activities. In some cases, Specialists may also engage in University and public service relevant to their area of specialization.

Appointments may be made on a full-time, part-time, or without-salary basis. Initial appointments are typically for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The current base pay range for this position is $57,000 to $201,700.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application per rank include:

Junior Specialist - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.

Assistant Specialist - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Associate Specialist - Appointees to the Associate rank 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 - Appointees to the full Specialist 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Commitment to the UCR mission apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement is a preferred qualification.

Review of applications will begin on September 20, 2026.

Junior Specialist - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.

Assistant Specialist - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialist - Appointees to the Associate rank 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 - Appointees to the full Specialist 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.