Basic Scientist - Otolaryngology- HNS & Anatomy / Neurobiology

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $130,200-$233,000. The posted UC salary scales set the base pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment and can be viewed at the following link : https : / / ap.uci.edu / compensation / salary-scales / . This position includes membership in the Health Science Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-670.pdf

Application Window

Open date : June 23, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Sep 26, 2025 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 : Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 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

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery in conjunction with the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology are seeking a board-certified MD, DO, PhD or MD / PhD scientist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor appointment levels, which confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and research program with strong potential for consistent funding and demonstrated expertise in assessing cancer transcriptomic data, signaling pathways, and the immune microenvironment of tumors. The candidate will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with the oncologic surgeons in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology to conduct genomics / epigenomics-directed translational research using head & neck cancer tissue specimens. Research funding or significant potential for research funding will be evaluated.

The successful recruit will also participate in teaching and mentoring activities of the department, which may involve medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. To apply for this position, please use the online UCI Recruit system at https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09682.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The academic appointment level will be recommended based on training and experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a MD, DO, PhD, or MD / PhD.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

You are welcome to discuss in your submission(s) how your past activities and ongoing plans contribute to your ability to address the needs of all the communities of California you will be serving, including those historically underrepresented in higher education.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09682

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.

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