Specialist Series - Open Positions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

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

Job summary

University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) advertises Specialist positions for the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. These roles involve conducting specialized research, scholarly contributions, and potential public service depending on funding sources.

The salary range is substantial, reflecting multiple specialist ranks from Junior to Full Specialists, and indicates the institution’s commitment to high-impact scientific work in Irvine, California.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications for Junior Specialists: Baccalaureate degree or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialists require Master’s degree or five years of relevant experience.
• Associate Specialists require Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience with a record of academic accomplishments.
• Full Specialists require a terminal degree or ten or more years of relevant experience and a strong publication/public service record.

Responsibilities

• Specialists engage in specialized research and scholarly contributions.
• They may participate in University and/or public service depending on funding and duties.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Master’s degree

Master’s degree

Terminal degree

Job description

Position Overview

Specialist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. These positions are under the sponsorship of the faculty member(s) in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine.

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 range: $55,000–$194,800. See Table Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Applications received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 references (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10044

Department

Department: http://microbiology.uci.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Junior Specialists – Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialists – Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialists – Master’s degree (or equivalent) 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 – Terminal degree (or equivalent) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment (June 2016)

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