Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks

Position Overview Salary range: $79,400 - $209,000

Application Window Open date: July 24, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 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: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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.

Position Description The Department of Physics and Astronomy anticipates openings for all levels of the Project Scientist series. Positions in the Project Scientist series must make original contributions to a research program under the direction of a Principal Investigator. Applications are being sought from Ph.D. graduates with backgrounds in:

• Plasma Physics
• Condensed Matter, or Biophysics
• Experimental Particle Physics
• Astrophysics, Astronomy, or Cosmology

Requirements: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field. Applicants must have a proven record of research. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and the research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. Positions may be full or part-time. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure: Please submit a brief letter describing your immediate and long-term research goals; curriculum vitae and bibliography; and names of three references (please do not solicit letters) via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at

(https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF10301

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics or a related field.

Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10301

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.

• “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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• 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