Position overview
Position title: Project Scientist, Research Scientist, or Specialist
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. The posted 2026 - 2027 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:
Specialist
Project Scientist
Research Scientist
Application Window

Open date: July 24, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Jul 24, 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 Division of Infectious Diseases & Global Public Health in the Department of Medicine is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for Project Scientist, Research Scientist, and Specialist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:
• Leading and/or contributing innovative and significant efforts to the project(s)
• Conducting studies and experiments
• Providing on-site training and teaching to students
• Participating in and/or presenting at scientific meetings
• Analyzing and preparing presentations and reports summarizing data
• Writing and/or contributing to scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and/or publication.

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

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
• Specialist (APM-330)
• Project Scientist (APM-331)
• Research Scientist (APM-310)

Department: http://med.ucsd.edu

Division: https://idgph.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in synthetic organic chemistry or equivalent in a scientific field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04590

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

San Diego, CA