Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,400 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA invites applications for Project Scientist positions in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Openings anticipated between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal based on available support.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. with strong laboratory research backgrounds and publications. Salary range is $79,400 to $209,000 annually, with posted UC salary scales determining the

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds.
• Publications in a relevant field noted in candidate profile.

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $79,400 - $209,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See: Project Scientist Salary scales - REPRESENTED ; NON-REPRESENTED

Application Window

• Open date: July 1, 2026
• Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 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

Applications are being sought for the Project Scientist Series from Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates (Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank) or equivalent experience with strong laboratory research backgrounds, publications and specialized training. Openings are anticipated between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine.

Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on available support.

Current Faculty & Research Interests

• Ya Cui: Computational Biology & Disease Genomics
• L. de la Maza: Chlamydia trachomatis; immunopathology and vaccine development
• E. Monuki: Brain development
• E. Head: Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
• La Spada: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease / Neurotherapeutics
• Lipkova: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. Jana Lipkova - Jana's Lab - AI for Pathology
• Rose: Neuronal Diversity, Omics, and Imaging in Brain Development and Disease
• Park: Breast cancer, epigenetics, environmental exposures, and biomarkers
• Rahmatpanah: Prostate cancer disparities, Ovarian cancer, Epigenetics, Human endogenous retroviruses in cancer
• Mkhikian: Glycoimmunology in health, autoimmunity, and immune senescence; glycoproteomics and cross-linking mass spectrometry
• Shah: Computational Medicine
• Qavi: Conventional diagnostics through new optical technologies

Application Procedure

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position.

• Cover letter (optional)
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Research (optional)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10227

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Degreed (Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D.) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds & specialized training.

Document requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 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.

Job Location

Irvine, CA