Project Scientist Open Positions in Computer Science 2025-2026

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $97,000 - $221,200. See Table 37B Represented Project Scientist Series - Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position. https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-july-2025-scales / t38-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date : July 2, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Aug 1, 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

The Department of Computer Science at UC Irvine anticipates potential openings for appointments in the Project Scientist series.

Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to research or creative projects in an academic discipline and / or may engage in University and public service. Project Scientists are expected to have a broad range of knowledge and competency. Appointment and advancement depend on technical contributions made to research.

Positions may be full or part-time and are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointments are typically one year. Renewal is based on the availability of support and need.

Note, that this recruitment is for potential openings in the future (i.e., an open pool) and does not guarantee availability.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D.) or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09717

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