Medical Physics/Medical Imaging Specialist (Assistant, Associate or Full) 2026-2027

The Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for non-senate, academic term appointments as Assistant, Associate and Full Specialist.

The position involves research investigation in the areas of cardiovascular and dual energy CT. Research in this laboratory focuses on applications of medical x-ray imaging for cardiovascular disease.

Basic Qualifications:

Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or 4-6 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Those who possess a strong motivation to pursue an academic medical physics career are encouraged to apply. Strong background in physics, mathematics and software or hardware development skills are essential for this research. Training or working experience in CT physics, radiological physics and detector physics is desirable. Also the ability to communicate both verbally and in written format is important.

Irvine is located in beautiful, sunny Southern California and is considered the safest city in the US. It is a delightful place to live and work.

School: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09778

Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree), or 4-6 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.

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