Open Positions - Project Scientist Series

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,400 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking Project Scientist positions in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. These roles are occasionally available throughout the year, with applications via the provided recruitment URL. Candidates should submit a CV and three references as part of the process.

Open dates and deadlines are listed; final date for applications is 2027-06-30. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through the official UC Irvine recruitment portal.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Accepting all applicants.

Responsibilities

• These Project Scientist positions are occasionally available throughout the year.
• Qualified candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae and the names and addresses of three references to the recruitment URL.

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Project Scientist in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Irvine. Sponsored by faculty members of the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences.

Salary Range

$79,400 – $209,000. See Project Scientist Series – Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Project Scientist Series – Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt for details.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026
Final review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

These Project Scientist positions are occasionally available throughout the year. Qualified candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae and the names and addresses of three references to the recruitment URL.

• Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10241

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Accepting all applicants.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Statement of Research (optional)

Reference Requirements

• Three to five references (contact information only)

Job Location

Irvine, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Administrative Disclosure Requirement

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, defined as violations of applicable policies or laws, including, but not limited to, laws prohibiting sexual harassment or discrimination.

Compliance Policies

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM‑035: Affidavit in Effectiveness and Non‑Discrimination 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.