Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology

Position overview

Position title:

Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $79,400 - $119,500. The posted UC Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

See the following table for the salary scale for the position:
Project Scientist

Application Window

Open date: August 12, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Aug 12, 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 Department of Medicine and the Division of Medical Oncology at the University of California, San Diego are committed to academic excellence among faculty, staff, and students and seek applicants for Project Scientist position(s) in Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology.

The Division of Medical Oncology is recognized for excellence in basic, translational, and clinical cancer research. Research programs within the Division emphasize translational science, precision oncology, immunotherapy, molecular therapeutics, biomarker discovery, and investigator-initiated clinical research.

Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to collaborative research programs under the direction of a Principal Investigator. The selected candidate(s) will join a multidisciplinary team of investigators dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, including colorectal, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, gastric, esophageal, and other GI cancers.

The selected candidate(s) will contribute scientific expertise to laboratory, translational, computational, and/or clinical research focused on gastrointestinal cancers.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and conducting research studies.
• Developing and implementing experimental protocols.
• Analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assisting with the preparation of grant applications and progress reports.
• Presenting research findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams across the Division of Medical Oncology, Moores Cancer Center, and UC San Diego.
• Providing training, teaching, and mentoring to students and colleagues on laboratory techniques.

Appointments 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:
Project Scientist (APM-311)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a doctoral-level degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a biomedical, health-related, or closely related field relevant to gastrointestinal cancer research, including Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health, or other related fields.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF
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