Assistant, Associate, or Project Scientist - Perinatal Biologist

Position Overview

Position title: Perinatal Biologist

Salary range: $76,700-$97,600. Minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  salary scale:
Salary Scale

Open date: September 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until this date; after the review date only if the position is still open.

The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists.

The Center for Perinatal Discovery is a collaboration between the Departments of Pathology, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, and Pediatrics. Its mission is to understand the effects of maternal health on pregnancy, and the impacts of pregnancy exposures and outcomes on maternal and offspring health throughout the lifespan.

The successful candidates will be part of the Center for Perinatal Discovery with opportunities to collaborate across laboratories, participate in small and large projects, teach, and supervise students and postdoctoral fellows. They will make original significant contributions to a research program in stem cell, reproductive, and/or perinatal biology, and participate in experimental design, data analysis, manuscript and grant writing.

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

Full description of the Project Scientist series:
Project Scientist Series

Department: Pathology Department

Lab: Parast Lab

Basic qualifications (required): Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD, or a PhD in stem cell, reproductive biology-related, or biological sciences-related fields.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates with at least 2 years of experience, training, or knowledge in utilizing human stem cells or placental tissues, and a minimum of 3 first-author/co-author publications are preferred.

Document requirements:

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

Reference requirements: 3-5 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 must 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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