Independent Researcher — Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM-PHOTOGRAPHY; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Professional Research Series in Molecular, Cell, and Systems Biology. Open search-based appointments may be full-time, part-time, or without-salary, with initial terms typically lasting one year and potential renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience; the base pay range is from $96,700 to $257,100.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. by the date of employment. Review of applications begins October 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment.
• Appointments may be made on a full-time, part-time, or without-salary basis; initial appointments are typically for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Engage in independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance, equivalent to that expected of the Professor series.
• Note: Teaching responsibilities are not part of these Professional Research appointments.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Professional Research Series in Molecular, Cell, and Systems Biology. Open search-based appointments may be full-time, part-time, or without-salary, with initial terms typically lasting one year and potential renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience; the base pay range is from $96,700 to $257,100.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. by the date of employment. Review of applications begins October 14, 2026.