Specialist Series, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100- $188,200. See Table Represented, Exempt and Represented, Non-Exempt for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date : July 1, 2025

Most recent review date : Monday, Aug 11, 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 : 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

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Position : Specialist Series

The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior anticipates openings in the Specialist Series.

Qualifications : Candidates must possess a B.S, M.S. degree and / or Ph.D. degree with a background in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, imaging, radiopharmaceutical chemistry or related field. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure : Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09623

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position :

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information for 3 - 4 References

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

B.S., M.S. and / or Ph.D. candidates with experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, imaging, radiopharmaceutical chemistry or related field.

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

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09623

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.

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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

Orange, CA