Position overview
Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist or Research Scientist
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700 - $158,000.
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.
See the following tables for the salary scales for the position:
Project Scientist
Research Scientist
Application Window

Open date: April 9, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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: Friday, Apr 9, 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

The University of California, San Diego, Department of Otolaryngology is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks to recruit Project Scientists and Research Scientists.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and conduct experiments relevant to ongoing research projects.
• Train, mentor, and teach students, postdoctoral scholars, and others in the research setting.
• Lead and/or contribute innovative and significant efforts to assigned project(s).
• Participate in and present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Write and/or contribute to scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and publication.

A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
Project Scientist (APM-311)
Research Scientist (APM-310)

Appointment level/rank will be based on background and experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a health-related field or a closely related discipline.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04487

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

San Diego, CA