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The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a Part-Time Jr. Specialist Position in Prof. V. Vullev’s lab to assist and support experimental protocols, maintain lab records and contribute to collaborative academic projects.

This position is suitable for candidates who are organized, reliable, eager to learn and interested in contributing to a collaborative research environment. The successful candidate will assist in organic synthesis (design and optimization of synthetic procedures, along with isolation and characterization of new products), surface chemistry, electrochemical analysis, time-resolved and steady-state optical spectroscopy (absorption and emission, including pump-probe techniques), and data compilation and analysis.

Appointees to the Jr. Specialist rank should possess a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in engineering, chemical sciences, or a related discipline.

The preferred qualifications for this position are:

• Computer-coding and computational skills.
• Practical familiarity with techniques, tools, or safety compliance relevant to the hiring lab.

Advancement through the specialist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial input. The appointment is expected to begin November 27, 2026. The duration of the appointment will be for one year with possibility of renewal based on the performance and availability of funding. This is a part-time position and the salary will range from $27.30-$29.08 hourly, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the University of California guidelines see: ) UCOP Compensation Salary Scales.

Interested individuals should apply online at UC Riverside Academic Personnel Recruit-Position JPF02378 Application Portal. Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Review of applications will begin November 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit the Department of Bioengineering.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC’s criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

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