Project Scientist Series Open Positions in Physiology & Biophysics (2025-2026)

Position overview

Salary range :

The annual salary range for this position is $76,700 - $201,900.

The posted UC salary scale set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment.

Application Window

Open date : July 16, 2025

Most recent review date : Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Jun 30, 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.

Position description

Project Scientist Series positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Applications are sought from candidates with Ph. D or M.D. degree with a strong laboratory research background, publications, and specialized training in biomedical, biological sciences, or related fields.

This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Project Scientist Series rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal will be dependent on availability of support.

For specific research programs and activities, please visit : Department of Physiology and Biophyiscs

Department : http : / / physiology.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Ph. D or M.D. degree. Applicants should have a strong laboratory research background, publications, and specialized training in biomedical sciences, biological sciences or related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

PDF's of 3-5 most impactful publications (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09748

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

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.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA