Academic Coordinator in Stem Cell Research

Academic Coordinator I in Stem Cell Research

The Department of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology at the University of California, Riverside anticipates openings for appointments in the Academic Coordinator I.

The Stem Cell Center at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for an Academic Coordinator position in our Stem Cell Core Facility. This full-time, fiscal-year position is initially for one year, with possibility of reappointment contingent on funding.

Candidates must have a PhD in the life sciences with training in stem cell biology. Experience in pluripotent stem cell culture is required. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in cell culture.

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 $66,798 to $127,163.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application include an earned Ph.D degree in Life Sciences or a related field, administrative experience, experience with stem cell culture and evaluation, experience in teaching stem cell culture, familiarity with the operation of equipment used in stem cell research, such as flow optometry, light microscopy and live cell imaging.

To apply, please submit the following materials to Browse Open Recruitments

* Curriculum Vitae (required)

Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2026.

For questions regarding application procedures or requirements, please contact Ashleigh Bennett, Academic Personnel, at ashleigh.bennett@ucr.edu

The Academic Coordinator should have a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences or a related field, administrative experience, experience with stem cell culture and evaluation, experience in teaching stem cell culture, familiarity with the operation of equipment used in stem cell research, such as flow optometry, light microscopy and live cell imaging.

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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).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state 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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