Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Position overview

Position title: Cellular & Molecular Medicine Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700 - $115,400. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date: January 28, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 1, 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: Thursday, Jan 28, 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 Cellular & Molecular Medicine (https://cmm.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists.

The selected candidates will be responsible for performing studies and experiments. In addition, the successful candidates will analyze and prepare presentations and reports, summarizing results from experiments and research data. The selected candidates will teach and mentor postdocs and students in the laboratory.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to a full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Department: https://cmm.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 0-2 required (contact information only)