Position Overview
Position Title : Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Salary Range : A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $71,500-$208,600.
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 : Salary Scale.
Application Window
Open Date : July 16, 2024
Most Recent Review Date : Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 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, Jul 16, 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 Office of Research and Innovation at the University of California, San Diego, in support of the campus, multidisciplinary Organized Research Units (ORUs), is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level) in various academic disciplines.
Candidates will need to select their Specialization Unit at the time of application. 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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (required at time of application) : Doctorate degree or equivalent terminal degree in Engineering, Physics, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Biology, Computer Science, or any discipline related to the specialty / Unit applying for.
Preferred Qualifications : Postdoctoral experience.
Application Requirements
Document Requirements :
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity.
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference Requirements : 3 required (contact information only). Provide names and contact information only.
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Job Location
La Jolla (San Diego), CA
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