Assistant Research Scientist

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Scientist

Salary range: $93,400-$270,000. The posted UC academic salary scales determine the minimum pay by rank and/or step. The salary scale for this position is shown in the accompanying table.

Position description

The Office of Research Affairs, at the University of California, San Diego, supports campus multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs) and is conducting an open search for Research Scientists (non-tenured, assistant, associate or full level) in various academic disciplines. Research Scientists are extramurally funded, academic researchers who develop and lead independent research and creative programs similar to Ladder Rank Professors. They are expected to serve as Principal Investigators on extramural grants, generate high‑caliber publications and research products, engage in university and public service, continuously demonstrate independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance, and garner scholarly reputation.

Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and funding availability.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Doctorate degree related to the specific specialization needs of the research unit.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3–5 references (contact information only)

Job location

San Diego, CA

About UC San Diego

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.