Project Scientist (Open Rank) — Ophthalmology Research

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

Job summary

The UC Irvine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seeks candidates for Project Scientist positions at Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. These roles involve leading independent and collaborative research efforts, with a strong emphasis on grant writing and NIH applications.

Appointments depend on extramural funding and may be ongoing or for a limited period. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree and have a proven publication record; mentoring and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. or foreign-equivalent required.
• Experience in grant writing and NIH grant applications strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor diverse research teams is essential.
• Demonstrated publication record in reputable journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute creatively to research projects and collaborative efforts.
• Mentor and train diverse research teams and trainees.

Skills

Grant writing

Mentoring

Publication record

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D./M.D./M.D.-Ph.D.)

Tools

NIH grant applications

Job description

The UC Irvine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seeks candidates for Project Scientist positions at Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. These roles involve leading independent and collaborative research efforts, with a strong emphasis on grant writing and NIH applications.

Appointments depend on extramural funding and may be ongoing or for a limited period. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree and have a proven publication record; mentoring and communication skills are