PM&R Professional Researcher Series; Assistant​/Associate Rank

Position Overview

Salary range:
The annual salary range for this position is $93,400-$146,700. The hourly rate for this position is $44.74-$70.26. See the Professional Researcher’s Table for the salary/hourly range for this position.

• Open date:
  May 13, 2026
• Next review date:
  Monday, Jun 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date:
  Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking candidates for a Professional Researcher Series (Assistant/Associate Rank) positions.

Criteria for the Professional Researcher Series:
The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate the potential for continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative research activity. An Assistant Researcher rank is not required to participate in service activities. An Associate Researcher rank is expected to engage in University and/or public service, such as on research review boards.

Applications are sought from candidates with DPT, PhD, DO, or MD degree. Preferred education in Biological Sciences, with some specialized training and/or research experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year, and renewal will be dependent upon availability of support.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• DPT, PhD, DO, or MD.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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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
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  Affimative 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.

Irvine, CA