Project Scientist - Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology - Research

Project Scientist
- Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Research

Salary range: $76,700–$201,900. Total Negotiated Salary calculation depends on specialty. The posted UC Salary Scale sets the minimum pay based on rank and/or step at appointment.

• Perform advanced molecular analyses of human biospecimens, including DNA methylation and other epigenetic datasets.
• Conduct bioinformatic and statistical analyses to identify molecular signatures associated with delirium and related neuropsychiatric conditions.
• Lead planning, standardization, and quality management of handling and processing human biospecimens (including blood and peripheral tissues), ensuring sample integrity and data quality for genome‑wide assays.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory protocols for biospecimen processing and molecular data management.
• Contribute to multimodal analyses and integration of clinical data with molecular datasets (DNA methylation, RNA‑seq, proteomics) and neuroimaging data (MRI).
• Collaborate with research team members to support data interpretation, figure generation, and preparation of scientific manuscripts and grant reports.
• Assist in developing and maintaining reproducible analytical workflows (preprocessing, QC, statistical analysis, pipeline implementation) for large‑scale, multi‑platform omics, imaging, and clinical datasets.
• Mentor trainees and junior researchers in molecular laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, and computational data analysis.
• Support collaborative research projects and participate in interdisciplinary research meetings and team‑based initiatives.

• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent in molecular biology, computational biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, biomedical science, or a related field.

Orange, CA

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 misconduct as defined by policies or laws governing conduct (e.g., violations of sexual harassment or discrimination policies).