Assistant, Associate, or 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://.pdf

Application Window

Open date:
January 28, 2026

Next review date:
Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

The Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine () 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: .html

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Document Requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 0-2 required (contact information only)

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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.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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