Jobs Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Home Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: About > Jobs - DCT Version Join a Vibrant Community, Make a Difference We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our vibrant research community and contribute to advancing our understanding and treatment of disease. Explore Open Positions Apply Now: Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases/Microbiology The UC Irvine School of Medicine's Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor appointment level. Ideal applicants will be exceptional and creative pediatric infectious disease investigators who lead innovative research programs using cutting-edge approaches in genetics, microbiology, virology, computational biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, or genomics to elucidate mechanisms and/or therapeutic strategies relevant to understanding and treating pediatric infectious disease. APPLY now Accepting Applications Year-Round Opportunities are occasionally available throughout the year and the department continuously recruits for the positions below. Postdoctoral Scholar Postdoctoral Scholars conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor in preparation for a career position in academia, industry, government or the nonprofit sector. Postdoc Position Details & Application Project Scientist Series Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project. Appointees may be ongoing members of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills. Project Scientist Position Details & Application Specialist Series Specialists are engaged in any specialized research, professional activity, university and/or public service. They are expected to use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the university's research enterprise and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialist Position Details & Application