Project Scientist Series - Open Positions in Biological Chemistry

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,700 - 201,900; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Project Scientist to contribute to a research or creative project within the Department of Biological Chemistry. Appointees may be long-term team members or hired for a defined period to provide high-level skills and independent work.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate the ability to work with significant creativity and autonomy in a collaborative research setting on the Irvine campus.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Project Scientists contribute to a research or creative project with a high level of independence.
• Appointees may be ongoing team members or employed for a limited period to provide high-level skills.
• Project Scientists have a broad range of knowledge and competency with a high level of independence.

Education

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

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700-$201,900. See Table Project Scientist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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 Scientists are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Biological Chemistry. Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project. Appointees may be ongoing members of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills. Project Scientists have a broad range of knowledge and competency with a high level of independence.

Department: https://medschool.uci.edu/research/basic-science-departments/biological-chemistry

Basic qualifications

A doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10042

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: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND NONDISCRIMINATION 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