Specialist Position - Hochbaum Lab

Position Overview

The Hochbaum research group in the UCI Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating an opening for a one-year appointment in the Specialist Series starting in the academic year . The position is associated with an industry-sponsored research project on the commercialization of a rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing diagnostic technology. The position will require strong teamwork skills, communication with colleagues in biomedical device engineering and medicine, the ability to organize and manage microbiological research within the lab, and the ability to plan and execute research activities to meet deadlines for deliverables.

The position offers opportunities for networking within the biomedical technology industry.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

This position requires a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology or related fields.

Applicants will need to upload curriculum vitae, names/addresses of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing area(s) of interest and dates of availability to start the position to our online RECRUIT system at

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• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – Optional

• 3 required (contact information only)

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $55,000–$194,800. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table (link provided in posting).

Open date: September 22, 2025

Next review date: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

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.