Sullivan Lab: Assistant Project Scientist


Position overview
Position title: Sullivan Lab: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, Represented Project ___ (E.G., Scientist) Series Fiscal Year. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $93,200.

Percent time: Variable, although initial appointment will be part-time at 50% time. Should additional funding be secured, the percentage may be increased up to 100% time.

Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications.

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: June 18, 2025

Next review date: Friday, Jul 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 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 Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a project scientist. Under the direction of Professor William Sullivan, the project scientist will contribute to a research program investigating host-pathogen interactions and chromosome dynamics.

Duties will include designing and executing experiments, writing up results for publication, and training students and junior staff. The selected candidate will be expected to stay current with the scientific literature in the field and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals. This position will require excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully work as a member of a diverse, interdisciplinary research team.

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: experience with Drosophila genetics, protein purification, alpha-fold bioinformatics, and fixed and live fluorescent microscopy.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.



Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department: https://mcd.ucsc.edu


Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• PhD degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in biology or a related field such as bioinformatics, cell biology, etc.
  
• Must have at least five years experience with techniques in molecular genetics and cell biology.

Application Requirements


Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., which must include a list of publications. Please include DOI links or the URLs of PDFs for any publications listed on your CV.
  
• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSCs confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01978

Help contact: mkistler@ucsc.edu

About UC Santa Cruz


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.

• 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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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.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4602.

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The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance.

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Job location

Santa Cruz, CA


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01978







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