Assistant Project Scientist

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range :

See Table 37b for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $97,600

Percent time : 100

Anticipated start : Open until filled

Position duration : 2 years

Application Window

Open date : August 26, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Oct 22, 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 : Friday, Nov 14, 2025 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 Health Sciences Research Institute at the University of California, Merced, is looking to hire an Assistant Project Scientist to help with SRL (Shared Resource Laboratory) research support in the McCloskey lab.

The SRL Scientist (Research Specialist) will be hired as a 100% full-time equivalent to be the primary SRL research support with required expertise in stem cell culture, characterization, differentiation, and generation of tissue models. This involves training researchers within the SRL. The project scientist will additionally assist in preparation and delivery of the course protocols and materials and may be asked to support some imaging instrumentation when those staff persons travel.

Please address any job expectation / requirement questions about this position to Dr. Kara McCloskey,

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

PhD, experience in human stem cell culture and tissue engineering.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in stem cell derivation methods into vascular cells, cell reprogramming, experience in generation of microfluidic devices, and experience in image processing.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research - One page summary

Authorization to Release Information Form - 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.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

None

Apply link : JPF02014

Help contact : About UC Merced

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.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (analytics-hub / student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

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.

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. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Job location

Merced, CA