Specialist Series - Open Positions in Biological Chemistry

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine in Irvine, CA seeks Specialists across ranks to contribute scientific and scholarly work within the Department of Biological Chemistry. Responsibilities include applying expertise to research, public service as allowed by funding, and advancing the university’s scholarly mission.

The salary range spans from $55,000 to $194,800 with rank-dependent duties and experience, reflecting the California market for academic specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent research experience required for Junior Specialists.
• Master’s degree or five years of relevant experience for Assistant Specialists.
• Master’s degree or five to ten years of relevant experience for Associate Specialists.
• Doctoral degree or ten+ years of relevant experience for Full Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional expertise to contribute to UC Irvine research and scholarly activity.
• Engage in university/public service as required by funding and duties.

Education

Junior Specialists

Assistant Specialists

Associate Specialists

Full Specialists

Job description

Position Overview

Specialists are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Biological Chemistry. Specialists are engaged in any specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialists may participate in University and/or public service depending upon funding source and the duties required for the position.

Salary and Benefits

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See Table Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position. https://medschool.uci.edu/research/basic-science-departments/biological-chemistry

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Qualifications

• Junior Specialists - A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialists - A Master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialists - 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 Specialists - A Doctoral 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.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10039

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: Affirimate 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