Project Scientist Series Pool Ad

Position Overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,400-$209,000/annually. The hourly rate for this position is $38.03-$100.10. See Project Scientist Series– Represented Fiscal Year, Exempt and Project Scientist Series– Represented Fiscal Year, Non-Exempt .

Application Window Open date: August 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 4, 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 Pediatrics, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates potential openings for appointments in the Project Scientist series.

The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated with research experience in specialization strongly preferred. Rank will determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Divisions And Programs Adolescent Medicine * Genetics/Metabolic Disorders

Pediatric Neurology * Allergy/Immunology

Hematology/Oncology * Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Cardiology * Infectious Diseases

Pulmonary * Child Development Center

Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine * Pediatric Surgery

Endocrinology * Nephrology

Pediatric Urology * General Pediatrics

Exercise Medicine

Position may be full or part-time and are dependent on extramural funding and research contract of individual Principal Investigators. Initial appointment are typically one year and renewal are based on availability of support and need.

Department : https://www.pediatrics.uci.edu/

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate, or its equivalent. (PhD or MD/PhD)

Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Please provide a brief description of your relevant research background.
• Statement of Research - Describe your area of research and include links to your relevant publications (if available).

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10353

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/Orange, CA