Assistant, Associate or Project Scientist - Endocrinology & Metabolism

Position Overview

Position title: Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700–$97,600. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Open date: January 14, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Feb 15, 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: Thursday, Jan 14, 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.

The Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking a highly motivated Project Scientist to lead a research program at the interface of immunometabolism and obesity.

• Conducting research studies and experiments to investigate the role of the innate immune system in response to metabolic stress, with a focus on molecular mechanisms underlying adipose tissue inflammation, insulin resistance, and innate immunity, particularly macrophage and neutrophil biology.
• Designing and implementing advanced in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experimental approaches, including multi-parameter flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, transcriptional regulation, and profiling of macrophage subpopulations across different tissues.
• Performing functional metabolic assays in primary cells and established cell lines.
• Designing, executing, analyzing, and presenting experimental data, and contributing to the dissemination of research findings.
• Teaching and mentoring postdoctoral fellows and students within the laboratory.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: .html

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree or PhD in a health-related field.
• Candidates must have a minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience.

• Candidates with a proven record of research productivity and accomplishment are preferred.
• Candidates with a demonstrated proficiency in techniques in molecular and cell biology, cell culture, animal physiology, including metabolic physiology and immunology, are also preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
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