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Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $76,700 - $201,900
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks
Pathology / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:July 11, 2025
Next review date:Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:Tuesday, Jun 30, 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
Applications are being sought for the Project Scientist Series from Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. candidates (Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank) or equivalent experience with strong laboratory research backgrounds, publications & and specialized training. Openings are anticipated betweenJuly 14, 2025 & June 30, 2026in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Irvine.
Initial appointments are for one year & renewal is based on available support. Current faculty & research interests are:
J. Chan: Liver development/function, oxidative stress response, and cancer
L. de la Maza: Chlamydia trachomatis; immunopathology and vaccine development
D. Mercola: Promoter binding and activation profiles of cancer
E. Monuki: Brain development
E. Head: Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
A. La Spada: Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease / Neurotherapeutics
J. Lipkova: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. https://octopath.org/
M. Rose: Neuronal Diversity, Omics, and Imaging in Brain Development and Disease
H. Park: Breast cancer, epigenetics, environmental exposures, and biomarkers
F. Rahmatpanah: Prostate cancer disparities, Ovarian cancer, Epigenetics, Human endogenous retroviruses in cancer
H. Mkhikian: Glycoimmunology in health, autoimmunity, and immune senescence; glycoproteomics and cross-linking mass spectrometry
P. Shah: Computational Medicine
A. Qavi: Conventional diagnostics through new optical technologies
Application Procedure - TO APPLY: Please log onto UC Irvine’s RECRUIT located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09674
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
- Cover letter (optional)
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of Research (optional)
Department: https://www.pathology.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Degreed (Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D.) candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds & specialized training.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
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
Freqently Asked Questions
Expertise in molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and experimental design is vital for the Project Scientist Series at UC Irvine. Candidates often need solid experience in cancer research, immunopathology, or neuroscience to align with the department’s current scientific focus areas.
Starting at assistant or associate levels, Project Scientists can advance by publishing impactful research, securing grant funding, and contributing to collaborative projects. Renewals depend on available support, with opportunities to transition into faculty roles or senior research positions within academia.
UC Irvine fosters cutting-edge science through interdisciplinary collaboration, access to advanced imaging and omics platforms, and integration of AI in medicine. The pathology department’s diverse research groups provide fertile ground for breakthroughs in cancer, neurodegeneration, and immunology.
UC Irvine’s emphasis on translational medicine and its location in Orange County bring challenges like high competition for funding and balancing research with clinical collaborations. However, the vibrant biotech ecosystem offers ample opportunities for industry partnerships.
Project Scientists in Irvine typically earn between $90,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on rank and experience. Factors influencing pay include grant success, publication record, and specialized skills in areas like epigenetics or computational medicine.
Irvine offers a high quality of life with manageable traffic and access to coastal amenities, but cost of living is relatively high. Researchers value the city’s family-friendly environment and proximity to major biomedical hubs, which support networking and career growth.
Beyond a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., strong publication records, specialized training in cancer biology, neurodegenerative diseases, or computational methods, and demonstrated laboratory expertise sharply enhance a candidate’s profile for this role.
UC Irvine actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds and ensures equitable hiring practices. The institution’s anti-discrimination policies create an inclusive environment fostering innovation by welcoming varied perspectives in biomedical research.
UC Irvine integrates artificial intelligence and advanced imaging with traditional pathology research, offering unique interdisciplinary projects. The department’s focus on diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer provides a specialized research atmosphere uncommon elsewhere.
Interdisciplinary teamwork is central at UC Irvine, with scientists often partnering across computational medicine, immunology, and neurotherapeutics. Such collaboration enhances research scope and innovation, crucial for advancing complex biomedical questions.
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