Specialist Series - Open Positions in Physiology & Biophysics (2026-2027)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Physiology & Biophysics is periodically seeking candidates for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Specialist positions. Openings are tied to extramural funding and rank is based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent on support.

The posted salary range spans $57,000 to $201,700 annually (and $27.30 to $96.60 hourly). Applications require CV, optional cover letter and research statement, and 3–5 publications.

Qualifications

• Junior Specialist: bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or equivalent research experience.
• Assistant Specialist: master's degree (or equivalent) or five years of relevant experience.
• Associate Specialist: master's degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience.
• Specialist: terminal degree (or equivalent) or ten or more years of experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent degree / five years of experience

Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience

Terminal degree or ten or more years of experience

Job description

Position Overview

The annual salary range for this position is $57,000 - $201,700. The hourly rate for this position is $27.30 - $96.60.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the Represented Salary Scale Tables.

Application Window

Open date: August 19, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Sep 19, 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

Specialist Series openings for Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Specialists are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.

Applications are sought from candidates with a B.S. and/or B.A., M.S., Ph. D or MD degree with a strong laboratory research background, publications, and specialized training in biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields. This is an ongoing recruitment.

This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Specialist Series rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal will be dependent on availability of support.

For specific research programs and activities, please visit: Department of Physiology and Biophysics

Department

http://physiology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications: junior, assistant, associate, specialist ranks (see below).

Basic qualifications

• Junior Specialist: Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• PDF's of 3-5 most impactful publications (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 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 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: Afffirmative 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