What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Series (Junior, Assistant, Associate, and/or Full) position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year
Application Window
Open date: August 5, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is currently accepting applications for Specialists to provide research support during the academic year.
Requirements
Applications for Specialist series are being sought from degreed candidates with strong interest in clinical medicine and familiarity with basic research methods. Experience with audiovisual technology and social media is preferred, but not required. This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support.
Candidates must have Bachelors Degree.
More information on the department can be found at http://www.ent.uci.edu/
Submit Your Online Application And Complete Curriculum Vitae And 3 Or More References By Logging In To UC Irvine’s RECRUIT System, Located At
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09830
Document Requirement
Yarah Haidar, MD, Associate Professor and Committee Chair
101 The City Drive South, ZOT 5386
Orange, California 92868-5386
Phone: 714-456-5750
Fax: 714-456-5747
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank
should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists - Appointees to the Associate rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Full Specialists - Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
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 .
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.
Job location
Orange, California
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See Specialist Series - Represented Fiscal Year
Application Window
Open date: August 5, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is currently accepting applications for Specialists to provide research support during the academic year.
Requirements
Applications for Specialist series are being sought from degreed candidates with strong interest in clinical medicine and familiarity with basic research methods. Experience with audiovisual technology and social media is preferred, but not required. This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support.
Candidates must have Bachelors Degree.
More information on the department can be found at http://www.ent.uci.edu/
Submit Your Online Application And Complete Curriculum Vitae And 3 Or More References By Logging In To UC Irvine’s RECRUIT System, Located At
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09830
Document Requirement
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Misc. / Additional (Optional)
Yarah Haidar, MD, Associate Professor and Committee Chair
101 The City Drive South, ZOT 5386
Orange, California 92868-5386
Phone: 714-456-5750
Fax: 714-456-5747
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank
should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Associate Specialists - Appointees to the Associate rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Full Specialists - Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)
- 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 .
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 .
Job location
Orange, California
Salary : $55,000 - $194,800