Professional Research Series in 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

Professional Research Series in Molecular, Cell, Systems Biology(Open Search)

The Department of Molecular, Cell, Systems Biologyat the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Professional Research Series.

Professional Research engage in independent research equivalent to that required for the Professor series and not for appointees whose duties are limited to making significant and creative contributions to a research project or to providing technical assistance to a research activity. Appointees with Professional Research titles do not have teaching responsibilities.

Professional Researchers must demonstrate continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance, equivalent to that expected of the Professor series.

Candidates should demonstrate qualifications, accomplishments, Professional competence, University and/or public service, and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series.

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. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The current base pay range for this position is $96,700 to $257,100.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application include: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate qualifications, accomplishments, Professional competence, University and/or public service, and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series.

Commitment to the UCR mission apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement is a preferred qualification.

Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2026.

For questions regarding application procedures or requirements, please contact Troy Hall Jr., Academic Personnel, at [e-mail].

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment