Specialist Series, Open Ranks

Position Overview

Salary range: $57,000 - $201,700
Application Window: Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

About the role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy anticipates openings for all levels of the Specialist series. Positions in the Specialist series perform research under the direction of a Principal Investigator.

Requirements

• Note that some levels of this title require a Ph.D.
• Applicants must have a proven record of research.
• Positions are dependent on extramural funding and the research contracts of individual Principal Investigators.
• Positions may be full or part-time.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Application Procedure

Please submit a brief letter describing your immediate and long-term research goals; curriculum vitae and bibliography; and names of three references (please do not solicit letters) via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at (https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF102810)

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter, Statement of Research (Optional), Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement (Optional).
• Reference Requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

About UC Irvine

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.

Additional Information

• 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
  UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
  APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.