Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist - Surgery

Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700 - $107,700. 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: December 17, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 15, 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, Dec 17, 2026 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 University of California San Diego, Department of Surgery (https://surgery.ucsd.edu/), is committed to academic excellence within its faculty, staff, and student body seeks to recruit Project Scientist(s).

The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for:

• Designing, managing, and conducting experiments
• Leading projects and making significant contributions to research objectives
• Training, teaching, and mentoring students and colleagues in laboratory techniques
• Participating in and presenting at scientific meetings
• Preparing scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and/or publication

Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must hold a terminal doctoral degree in a health-related field, such as an MD (or equivalent), PhD, DVM, or a combined doctoral degree (e.g., MD/PhD).

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with experience in mouse genetics, as well as hands-on experience with mouse models of autoimmune disorders, are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)