Open Positions - Project Scientist Series

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,700 - 201,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Irvine, CA is opening applications for a Project Scientist position in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The salary range is estimated between $76,700 and $201,900. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of background, showcasing the institution's commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Accepting all applicants.

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700-$201,900. See Project Scientist Series- Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Project Scientist Series- Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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

Project Scientist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. These positions are under the sponsorship of the faculty members of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences.

Qualified candidates should send curriculum vitae along with the names and addresses of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL to submit the material requested:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09688

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Accepting all applicants

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09688

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

Irvine, CA