Project Scientist Series in Microbiology and Plant Pathology (Open Search)

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

Department: https://microplantpath.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/JPF02237

Help
contact: rebeccan@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside



The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally
diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of
Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

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
Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for
candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful
faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

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or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent
with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are
subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any
misconduct.

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employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of
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Job location


Riverside, CA