ICTS Specialist Series

Position Overview

Salary range: $55,000 – $194,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Application Window:
Open date July 1, 2026. Final date June 30, 2027. Applications accepted until the final date, but may only be considered if the position has not yet been filled after the review date.

Specialist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine. These positions are typically grant‑funded under the sponsorship of various faculty members. The ideal candidate should be self‑driven, motivated, with biomedical or translational research experience strongly preferred. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

Rank and requirements:

• Junior Specialist – Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent research experience).
• Assistant Specialist – MS or five years of experience.
• Associate Specialist – MS or five to ten years of experience.
• Specialist – Terminal degree (PhD/MD) or ten or more years of experience.

• Junior Specialist:
  Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent research experience).
• Assistant Specialist:
  Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five years of experience.
• Associate Specialist:
  Master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience, and record of academic accomplishments including published research.
• Specialist:
  Terminal degree (PhD/MD) or ten or more years of experience, significant record of academic accomplishments, professional recognition, and record of university/public service.

Document requirements (for all levels):
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter. Statement of Research and Teaching Statement optional.

Reference requirements: 3–5 references (contact information only).

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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 any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed 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 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.

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