Project Scientist Series in Clinical Sciences - Open Rank

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

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking Project Scientist series candidates. The role involves conducting studies, analyzing data, and preparing reports within the Division of Clinical Sciences in the School of Medicine. Initial appointment is for one year with renewal based on funding and performance.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, with a strong publication record and potential for independent input.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree).
• Broad knowledge and technical competency with extensive research experience and strong publications.
• Preference given to candidates with grant-writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and experiments as part of a research project.
• Analyze data and prepare presentations and reports summarizing findings.
• Contribute to scholarly outputs and collaborate across laboratories.

Skills

Grant writing

Publications

Education

Ph.D. (or equivalent)

Job description

Position overview

Position titles

• Assistant Project Scientist
• Associate Project Scientist
• Project Scientist

Salary range

The posted UC salary scales UCOP compensation index set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B for the Project Scientist salary range, the base salary range for this series is $79,400 - $209,000. See Table 37B-N for the non-exempt salary range, the base salary range for non-exempt Project Scientists is $38.03 -$100.10 hourly.

Application Window

Open date: August 12, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 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 positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Division of Clinical Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside. The Division is conducting an open search for Specialists in various disciplines. Positions are filled as they become available based on the funds and priorities of different laboratories or research centers.

Initial appointment for the Project Scientist Series is for one year, and renewal is based on availability of support. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body. Salary commensurate with experience. The posted UC salary scales UCOP compensation index set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Advancement through the ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Project Scientist Series

Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to a research project. Responsibilities for the Project Scientist may include performing studies and experiments, analyzing and preparing presentations and reports summarizing data, and scholarly contributions. Candidates in this series enable research as part of a team and may provide some independent input into the planning and execution of research. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a strong record of specialized training and experience in grant writing.

Assistant, Associate, and Full rank Project Scientist candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree) and have experience in the field. Project Scientists need not demonstrate the same independence or scholarly breadth as members of the Professional Research series.

• See Table 37B for the Project Scientist salary range, the base salary range for this series is $79,400 - $209,000.
• See Table 37B-N for the non-exempt salary range, the base salary range for non-exempt Project Scientists is $38.03 -$100.10 hourly.

Founded in 2013, the School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California Medical School and serves the rapidly growing Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and healthcare delivery. The UCR School of Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Must possess a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree).
• Possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive works experience (e.g. postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in the field.
• Appointed rank will be based on the following criteria:
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.
• Professional competence and activity.

Preferred qualifications

• Hold a strong record of specialized training.
• UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

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). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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