Assistant, Associate, or Project Scientist​/s; Organized Research Units; Multi Unive

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100-$195,000.

The posted UC academic salary scales https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://.pdf

Open date: March 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 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: Saturday, Feb 28, 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 Office of Research and Innovation  at the University of California, San Diego, in support of the campus, multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs)  is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level) in various academic disciplines. Candidates will need to select their Specialization Unit at time of application. At UC San Diego, Project Scientists https://

are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but are not necessarily leaders of the research team.

They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series. University and public service are encouraged but not required, and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.

This academic series is represented by the United Auto Workers of America (UAW) and information about the collective bargaining agreement is available on the UCOP website .html

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in Engineering, Physics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Biology, Computer Science, or any discipline related to the specialty/Unit applying for

Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience

Document Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• Misconduct Authorization of Information Release Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
  
  With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.
  
  Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check. /

Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

• Provide names and contact information only.

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