Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Public Health

Position overview

Position title : Public Health

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700 - $136,600. 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 this position :

Application Window

Open date : October 6, 2025

Next review date : Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date : Tuesday, Oct 6, 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

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego (hwsph.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist position to contribute to new and ongoing public health research studies.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is dedicated to creating and promoting public health innovations to advance equity, justice, and well-being for all. The School focuses on health, diversity, inclusion, and social equity in everything we do. We believe this starts in the workplace, where we actively strive to ensure a sense of belonging for everyone and honor the idea that through our differences, we are better together. In working to fulfill that vision, we are comprised of more than 125 primary appointed faculty and academics, 200 staff members, and 25 secondary appointed faculty, and provide mentorship and instruction to 230+ postgraduate and 650+ undergraduate major students across six degree programs and a clinical residency. We conduct research and instruction in public health disciplines such as Biostatistics, Climate & Environmental Health, Community Health Sciences & Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Behavior, Health Policy, Public Mental Health, and Technology & Precision Health, totaling ~$125M in grants and contracts and housing five research service cores. We engage in research and teaching collaborations across the University and the community at large. Partnerships with the community and with health agencies are fundamental to the School.

Position Duties - The Assistant Project Scientist will contribute to NIH- and state-funded research projects focused on health economics and health policies related to cannabis and other drugs. The role will involve evaluating the causal impacts of drug policies, product attributes, and marketing activities using both econometric modeling of observational datasets and experimental research. The Project Scientist will contribute to the development of large-scale population surveys, the design and implementation of experimental research protocols, and the recruitment of human subjects. The role will include the use of econometric techniques, including causal models, advanced regression methods, demand curve estimation, and other structural modelling methods, and latent class analysis.

At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation, but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series. University and public service are encouraged but not required, and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities.

Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

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

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• At least 5 publications demonstrating experience in disseminating findings, through professional publications and presentations
• At least 3 plus years of demonstrated experience providing professional scientific and / or educational presentations

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

Preferred qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research - Please include a description of prior experience working on research teams, in addition to addressing how you meet the listed qualifications of the position

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF04368

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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.

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