Project Scientist Series in Biochemistry

Position overview
Position title: Assistant, Associate, and Full
Salary range:
$79,400 to $209,000
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 description

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.

Commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred
qualification.

Application Requirements

Document 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/JPF02296

Help
contact: thall002@ucr.edu
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We seek to hire scholars who will both
advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and
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misconduct.

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Job location


Riverside, CA