Project Scientist Series - Open Positions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

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Job #JPF10043

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700-$201,900. See Table Project Scientist Series – Represented Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Open date: July 1, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 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.

Project Scientist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. These positions are under the sponsorship of the faculty member(s) in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine.

Project Scientisst make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project. Appointees may be ongoing members of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills. Project Scientists have a broad range of knowledge and competency with a high level of independence.

CV, Cover Letter are required.

Department : https:// microbiology.uci.edu

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate or its equivalent.

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Apply link: https: // recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10043

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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.

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