Project Scientist Open Positions in Computer Science 2026-2027

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine in Irvine, CA, USA, is exploring potential openings in the Project Scientist series. These positions may be full or part-time and depend on extramural funding and research contracts. Initial appointments are typically one year, with renewal based on support and need.

Screening begins immediately for opportunities in this open pool. The app requires a doctoral degree in computer science or a related field, and materials include a cover letter, CV, and a statement of research.

Qualifications

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research or creative projects in an academic discipline.
• Advancement depends on technical contributions to research.
• Appointments may be full or part-time and depend on funding.

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).

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.

Qualifications

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

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research

• 3 references (contact information only)

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

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: Affluent Action 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.

Job Location

Irvine, CA