Contract Health Science Writer Jobs in California

Position overview
Salary range:
Total Negotiated Salary (TNS) calculation includes AAMC salary benchmarks for Neurology ranging from $220,000.00 - $289,940.00. See the posted UC salary scales which set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window

Open date: July 29, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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

Stroke or Neurohospitalist -Health Science Series

The University of California, Irvine, Department of Neurology is seeking a skilled stroke and vascular neurology specialist to join our growing Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Successful candidates are expected to develop robust clinical practices, to participate in clinical trials, and to be involved educators. Outstanding training in clinical care of cerebrovascular disease and a strong research background in a related area is expected. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support

Ideal candidates will hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD, be California Board Certified or eligible for California licensure, and have exceptional training in the inpatient management of complex neurological disorders. Fellowship training in Stroke is preferred.

The successful candidates will collaborate closely with our Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center and a multidisciplinary team of subspecialists, including neurologists, neuro-intensivists, neuro-interventionalists, cerebrovascular surgeons, and neuroradiologists.

Criteria for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series: The successful candidate will teach fellows, residents, and medical students, provide patient care, participate in scholarly activities, and contribute to both University and community service.

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The selected applicant must qualify for an academic appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series. Candidates should demonstrate strong capabilities in teaching, research, and professional service aligned with the expectations of the Health Sciences Clinical series. The role primarily involves providing outstanding clinical care, with a focus on one or more subspecialties within the Cerebrovascular division, along with responsibilities in teaching students and residents, engaging in research or clinical trials, and contributing to university and public service.

We encourage applicants who have a strong background or expertise in the fields of intracranial atherosclerosis or cerebral small vessel disease, to apply.

Candidates with experience working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary neurosciences center and those with experience with international, national, or regional professional societies are preferred. Candidates with a background in teaching and/or involvement in clinical research or clinical trials are highly valued.

The University of California remains fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include information in any of your application materials relevant to your inclusive excellence work in research, teaching, and service.

For more information about the Department of Neurology, see the Department of Neurology homepage

Department: https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates will hold an MD, DO or MD/PhD, be California Board Certified or eligible for California licensure.

Candidates must be board certified or eligible for board certification in Vascular Neurology.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

Candidates are welcome to discuss any work related to inclusive excellence in their written materials.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10194
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
Orange, CA / Irvine, CA