University of California Irvine

ICTS Specialist Series 2025-2026

Position overview
Salary range: $55,000-$194,800

Application Window

Open date: November 20, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Specialist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of California, Irvine. These are typically grant-funded positions under the sponsorship of various faculty members (https://www.icts.uci.edu/). The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated, with biomedical or translational research experience strongly preferred. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

Junior Specialist rank - Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience
Assistant rank - MS or 5 yrs experience
Associate rank - MS or 5-10 yrs experience
Specialist rank - Terminal degree (PhD/MD) or 10+ yrs experience
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Junior Specialists - Should possess a Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists - Should possess a Master's degree (or equivalent degree), or 5 yrs. of experience.

Associate Specialists - Should possess a Master's degree (or equivalent degree) or 5-10 yrs. of experience.

Specialists - Should possess a terminal degree (PhD/MD) (or equivalent degree) or 10+ yrs. of experience
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Specialist
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the contact information for 3-5 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09982 Associate Specialist
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the contact information for 3-5 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09982 Junior Specialist
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the contact information for 3-5 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09982 Specialist
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the contact information for 3-5 references.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09982

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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Irvine, CA

To apply, visit https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09982

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About University of California Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.

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