Project Scientist - Paszek Lab

Position Overview

Salary range: $102,000 - $117,500; hourly $48.86 - $56.28

Open date: October 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 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: Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 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.

The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project (e.g., Scientist) titles may engage in University and public service.

They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, Specialist in Cooperative Extension, etc), he/she is not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. He/she will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal Investigator status.

The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.

I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (85% EFFORT)

Research activity (75%):
This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research areas of biomedical optics, super-resolution imaging, and cancer biophysics. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. He/she will design specific projects, including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques. Specific projects may include the design and fabrication of new instrumentation, particularly optical imaging systems.

In some cases, the candidate may supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble‑shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow‑up experiments.

Publication (15%):
The candidate will publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals, books and other outlets either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team.

Grant Acquisition (10%):
The candidate will assist in acquiring proposals for funding from federal and state agencies and other funding organizations. The candidate will prepare and assist in the preparation of reports as required by granting agencies. The candidate will interact with funding agencies and prepare modifications of budgets and other grant components as needed.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (10% EFFORT)

The appointee will participate in professional societies, conferences, and is expected to serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The appointee is expected to present research findings at conferences and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When appropriate, the candidate may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT)

The candidate may engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public and providing relevant advice to individuals and public agencies. The candidate may engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. Teaching classroom courses is not an expectation of this position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Qualified candidates are anticipated to have a PhD in…