Specialist Position - Hochbaum Lab

The Hochbaum research group in the UCI Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating an opening for a one-year appointment in the Specialist Series starting in the academic year 2025-2026. The position is associated with an industry-sponsored research project on the commercialization of a rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing diagnostic technology. The position will require strong teamwork skills, communication with colleagues in biomedical device engineering and medicine, the ability to organize and manage microbiological research within the lab, and the ability to plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables. The position offers opportunities for networking within the biomedical technology industry.

Qualifications

• This position requires a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related fields.
• Experience in the focus research area(s) listed above is preferred.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Name/addresses of at least three references.
• Cover Letter expressing area(s) of interest and dates of availability to start the position.

About the Role

The position is open for Specialists at all ranks—Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support.

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000--$194,800. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support.