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Job description
Position overview
Salary range: $57,000-$201,700
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 31, 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: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Chemistry anticipates openings for all levels of the Specialist series throughout the Academic Year. Applications are being sought from candidates with B.S. and/or B.A., M.S., or Ph.D. degree with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field:
* Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
* Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
* Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
* Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
* Theoretical Chemistry
This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal will be dependent on availability of support. Specialist series rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Please apply online with a cover letter that also describes your immediate and long-term research goals, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three letters of references (please do not solicit letters).
Department : employment
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applications are being sought from candidates with B.S. and/or B.A., M.S., or Ph.D. degree with backgrounds in various areas of Chemistry or a related field:
* Inorganic or Organometallic Chemistry
* Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology
* Physical, Atmospheric, or Analytical Chemistry
* Polymer, Materials, or Nanoscience Chemistry
* Theoretical Chemistry
Application Requirements
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)
Apply link: JPF10277
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.
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Job location
Irvine, CA
Who can apply
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