Project Scientist Series Pool Ad

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

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, anticipates potential openings for Project Scientist series. The ideal candidate should be self-driven with a strong research background in a relevant specialization. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Appointments may be full or part-time and depend on extramural funding and contracts. Initial appointments are typically one year, with renewals based on support and need.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD required at time of application.
• Strong research background in a relevant specialization.
• Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in independent research projects within a designated specialization.
• Collaborate across divisions and programs listed by UC Irvine Pediatrics.
• Contribute to ongoing research initiatives depending on funding and contracts.

Skills

Research experience

Self-driven

Education

Doctorate (PhD or MD/PhD)

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,400-$209,000/annually. The hourly rate for this position is $38.03-$100.10. See Project Scientist Series– Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Project Scientist Series– Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt .

Application Window

Open date: August 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 4, 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

The Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates potential openings for appointments in the Project Scientist series.

The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated with research experience in specialization strongly preferred. Rank will determined based on qualifications and experience.

Divisions And Programs

• Adolescent Medicine * Genetics/Metabolic Disorders
• Pediatric Neurology * Allergy/Immunology
• Hematology/Oncology * Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
• Cardiology * Infectious Diseases
• Pulmonary * Child Development Center
• Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine * Pediatric Surgery
• Endocrinology * Nephology
• Pediatric Urology * General Pediatrics
• Exercise Medicine

Position may be full or part-time and are dependent on extramural funding and research contract of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointment are typically one year and renewal are based on availability of support and need.

Department

https://www.pediatrics.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate, or its equivalent. (PhD or MD/PhD)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Please provide a brief description of your relevant research background.
• Statement of Research - Describe your area of research and include links to your relevant publications (if available).

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

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Job location

Irvine/Orange, CA