UC Irvine

Position Overview

Salary range: The university academic base salaries as to rank and step can be found here: UC salary scales. However, for this position the total negotiated salary uses AAMC salary benchmarks for Anatomic Pathology ranging from $260,000 - $310,000. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: May 13, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, May 13, 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 University of California, Irvine, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is inviting applications for a full-time position at the Assistant Professor level. The academic appointment will be in the In-Residence series, which confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

Applicants should have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree, must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology, and eligible for a California medical license. In addition, applicants must have significant research experience and a publication record in human neuropathology with a focus on neurodegeneration. Experience with additional molecular and cellular biological approaches and translational research is preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience in an Alzheimer Disease Research Center setting. The candidate will be provided with 80% time for independent research and 20% time on the clinical neuropathology service in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

Candidates with extramural funding or competitive applications for mentored or independent awards, particularly from the federal government, are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is also expected to have excellent interpersonal and managerial skills, commitments to teaching and mentoring, and a desire to serve.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and growing health system and department with initiatives in multiple areas, including precision omics, lab test innovation, and test translation to the clinic.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree , must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology, and eligible for a California medical license.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .
• Statement of Clinical Service
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10115

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 and Orange, CA