Independent Researcher: Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology

University of California - Riverside; 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, Systems Biology. Open Search for appointments at Assistant, Associate, and Research levels, with duties focused on independent research and no teaching responsibilities. Salary ranges from $96,700 to $257,100, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications reviewed starting October 14, 2026. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include possession of a Ph.D. degree by the date of employment.
• Professional Researchers must demonstrate continuous and effective engagement in independent research of high quality and significance, equivalent to the Professor series.
• Open search for appointments may be considered at full-time, part-time, or without-salary basis.

Responsibilities

• Engage in independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance.
• No teaching responsibilities for Professional Research title holders.
• Appointments may be renewed; salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Professional Research Series in Molecular, Cell, Systems Biology. Open Search for appointments at Assistant, Associate, and Research levels, with duties focused on independent research and no teaching responsibilities. Salary ranges from $96,700 to $257,100, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications reviewed starting October 14, 2026. Ph.D.