Project Scientist Series in Biochemistry

University of California - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 79,400 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for the Project Scientist Series in Biochemistry. Open searches anticipate appointments across Assistant, Associate, and Full levels. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a base pay range of $79,400 to $209,000.

Initial appointments may be for one year with potential renewal; appointments can be full-time, part-time, or without-salary. Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and a strong publication record. Review begins Aug 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.
• Possess broad range of knowledge and technical competency in their field.
• Extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training).
• Strong publication record in their field.
• Commitment to the UC Riverside mission.

Responsibilities

• Project Scientists are expected to make significant and creative contributions to research or scholarly projects within their academic discipline.
• They may engage in University and public service.

Skills

Broad knowledge in biochemistry

Technical competency

Strong publication record

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, and Full

Salary range: $79,400 to $209,000

Application Window

Open date: July 28, 2026

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

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

Project Scientist Series in Biochemistry (Open Search)

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Project Scientist Series.

Project Scientists are expected to make significant and creative contributions to research or scholarly projects within their academic discipline. While they do not typically serve as principal investigators, they play a critical role in advancing research through their specialized expertise. In addition, Project Scientists may engage in University and public service.

Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency in their field. Appointment and advancement in this series are based on professional achievements and the impact of their technical contributions to research efforts.

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 $79,400 to $209,000.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application include an earned Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in their field.

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

Review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026. For questions regarding application procedures or requirements, please contact Troy Hall Jr., Academic Personnel, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in their field.

Commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. A UC Recruit system generated email will be sent to all of your references requesting their letter of recommendation. The confidential reference letters will be part of your application.

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

The University of California 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

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Job location

Riverside, CA