What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist Series - Open Positions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
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.
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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.
Position Description
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: http://microbiology.uci.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate or its equivalent.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .
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.
Job location
Irvine, CA
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.
Application Window
Open date: July 1, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
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.
Position Description
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: http://microbiology.uci.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate or its equivalent.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .
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.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $76,700 - $201,900