Project Scientist Open Positions in Computer Science 2026-2027

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,400 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine is looking for candidates for potential Project Scientist positions in the Department of Computer Science. Successful candidates will make significant contributions to research and may engage in service to the University.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or related field. The salary range for this position is between $100,400 and $229,000. Initial appointments are typically one year, with extensions based on funding.

Responsibilities

• Contributes significantly to research or creative projects in an academic discipline.
• Engages in University and public service.
• Technical contributions depend on appointment and advancement.

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $100,400 - $229,000. See Table 37B Represented Project Scientist Series – Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position. T38 B and T38 B N.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026.

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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

The Department of Computer Science at UC Irvine anticipates potential openings for appointments in the Project Scientist series. Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to research or creative projects in an academic discipline and/or may engage in University and public service. Project Scientists are expected to have a broad range of knowledge and competency. Appointment and advancement depend on technical contributions made to research.

Positions may be full or part‑time and are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are typically one year. Renewal is based on the availability of support and need.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Note, that this recruitment is for potential openings in the future (i.e., an open pool) and does not guarantee availability.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.) or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Cover Letter


• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.


• Statement of Research

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10229

Employment Information

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.

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