Position overview
Position title: Assistant, Associate, and Full Project Scientists
Salary range: $76,700 to $201,900

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 3, 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 description

The Center for Conservation Biology at the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Project Scientist Series.

Project Scientists are expected to make significant and creative contributions to research or scholarly projects within their academic discipline. While they do not typically serve as principal investigators, they play a critical role in advancing research through their specialized expertise. In addition, Project Scientists may engage in University and public service.

Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in their field. Appointment and advancement in this series are based on professional achievements and the impact of their technical contributions to the respective research field.

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 $76,700 to $201,900.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application include an earned Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.

Preferred qualifications for this position include: Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in their field.

To apply, please submit the following materials to [ https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02231]:
• 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 Rebecca Nistor, Academic Personnel, at [email protected] .

Department: https://ccb.ucr.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
This position requires a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent.

Preferred qualifications
Candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge and technical competency, extensive work experience (e.g., postdoctoral training), and a strong publication record in their field.

A commitment to the UCR mission ( https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement ) is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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/JPF02231

Help contact: [email protected]

Job location

Riverside, CA