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 Procedure

• Applicants will need to upload their curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing area(s) of interest and dates of availability to start the position to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09910.

About the Role

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. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of relevant experience.