Specialist Series in Physics and Astronomy; Search

Position Overview

Position title
:
Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist.

Salary range
: $55,000 to $194,800.

Location
:
Riverside, CA.

Specialists are expected to make significant contributions to research projects in their area of expertise. They provide essential support through specialized knowledge, skills, and experience, including design and execution of research, laboratory operations, data collection and analysis, and development and maintenance of research tools and resources.

Specialists may also engage in university and public service relevant to their specialization.

• Junior Specialist – Bachelor's degree or equivalent research experience, e.g., instrumentation, software, social science methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.
• Assistant Specialist – Master's degree or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
• Associate Specialist – Master's degree or five to ten years of experience; expected record of academic accomplishments, including published or in‑press research and university or public service.
• Full Specialist – Terminal degree or ten or more years of experience; expected significant record of academic accomplishments, professional recognition, and university or public service.

Preferred qualifications:

Commitment to the UCR mission.

• Curriculum Vitae (required)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Contact information for three references (required)

Apply by April 9, 2026; review will begin on April 23, 2026. Final application date is June 30, 2026.

The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through True screen.

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