Position overviewPosition title: Assistant, Associate, and Research
Salary range: $96,700 to $257,100
Application Window Open date: July 28, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 11, 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 descriptionProfessional Research Series in Nematology (Open Search)
The Department of Nematology at the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Professional Research Series.
Professional Research engage in independent research equivalent to that required for the Professor series and not for appointees whose duties are limited to making significant and creative contributions to a research project or to providing technical assistance to a research activity. Appointees with Professional Research titles do not have teaching responsibilities.
Professional Researchers must demonstrate continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative research activity of high quality and significance, equivalent to that expected of the Professor series.
Candidates should demonstrate qualifications, accomplishments, Professional competence, University and/or public service, and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series.
Appointments may be made on a full-time, part-time, or without-salary basis. Initial appointments are typically for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The current base pay range for this position is $96,700 to $257,100.
Basic qualifications required at the time of application include: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment.
Preferred qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate qualifications, accomplishments, Professional competence, University and/or public service, and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series.
Commitment to the UCR mission apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement is a preferred qualification.
To apply, please submit the following materials to aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02292
• Curriculum Vitae (required)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Contact information for three references (required)
Review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026.
For questions regarding application procedures or requirements, please contact Troy Hall Jr., Academic Personnel, at troy.hall@ucr.edu .
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employmen
Preferred qualifications Candidates should demonstrate qualifications, accomplishments, Professional competence, University and/or public service, and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series.
Commitment to the UCR mission apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement is a preferred qualification.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements- 3-5 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references. A UC Recruit system generated email will be sent to all of your references requesting their letter of recommendation. The confidential reference letters will be part of your application.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02292
Help contact: thall002@ucr.edu
Job location Riverside, CA
