Position overview
Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $97,000 -$121,800. The posted UC academic salary scales (Current Academic Salary Scales | UCOP) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: Salary Scale
Application Window

Open date: September 21, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 6, 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

At UC San Diego, we are seeking a Project Scientist to join our research team, in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering. These roles are crucial for individuals who wish to contribute significantly to research projects without the expectation of leading the team or conducting independent research.

Project Scientist will:

1. Make creative contributions to the research team.
2. Publish and conduct research under the supervision of a Professor or Professional Research series member.
3. Potentially serve as Co-Principal Investigators, though not as Principal Investigators. It is important to note that this position does not mandate independent research or the development of an independent research reputation. Also, while university and public service are valued, they are not compulsory, and there are no formal teaching responsibilities. The duration of each appointment is subject to the research project's timeline and the availability of funds.

The Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body (https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/diversity .

Department: https://cne.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
This project scientist position will primarily work on the development of 3D bioprinters, bioreactors, AI for bioprinting. Therefore, the candidates must have earned their Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering, bioengineering or a related area. Successful candidates should have experience in research and development in light-based 3D bioprinting and machine learning, especially in:

1. Design and construction of DLP-based 3D bioprinters (both hardware and software);
2. Machine learning to optimize the bioprinting process;
3. Bioreactor design and fabrication (both hardware and software)
4. Comprehensive knowledge about 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering;

Preferred qualifications

• Prior research or industry experience at the doctoral level or beyond in 3D bioprinting.
• Proficiency in machine learning.
• Prior research or industry experience in bioreactor development.
• Proficiency in automated data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW), and excellent written and oral communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience contributing to multi-institutional, industry- or government-sponsored research programs, including milestone tracking, deliverables coordination, and cross-site reporting.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04648

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

La Jolla, CA