Project Scientist - Finno Lab
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Position overview
Salary range: $79,400 - $101,100. "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Application WindowOpen date: July 23, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 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.
Position descriptionThe Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses 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 as an exception.
Research activity (75%)
(This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of comparative genetic and genomic analyses. 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. In some cases, the candidate may supervise students regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble‑shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow‑up experiments.
The candidate is expected to:)
- Genetic and genomic contributions to phenotype
- Effective computational methods for genetic and genomic analyses
- Necessary metadata and data organization for correlating genetic and genomic analyses with phenotypic information
- Manage the budget and the project according to sound management principles
- Supervise employees paid on the budget
- Write and submit progress reports to funding agencies
The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his/her specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. When…
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