Project Scientist or Research Scientist

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist, Research Scientist, or Specialist – Pediatrics

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist, Research Scientist, or Specialist – Pediatrics

University of California San Diego

Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist, Research Scientist, or Specialist – Pediatrics

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $77,100 – $204,100. The posted https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following tables for the salary scales for the position:

Next review date: Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Thursday, Mar 11, 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.

http://www.pediatrics.ucsd.edu/ within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

We are conducting an open search for Project Scientists, Research Scientists, and Specialists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level in various disciplines of basic and clinical science.

The selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Designing, managing, and conducting experiments
• Leading projects and/or making significant contributions to research objectives
• Training, teaching, and mentoring students or colleagues in laboratory techniques
• Participating in and presenting at scientific meetings
• Preparing scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and/or publication

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

Appointment level/rank will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in health-related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 0-3 required (contact information only)

References may be requested from finalists.

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.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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