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ABC Unified School District

Elementary Teachers

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Students have been recognized as National Merit scholars, academic decathlon winners, and participants in the Model United Nations program. Approximately 85 percent of the graduating students go on ...

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Postdoctoral Scholar, Cell Therapy

Cambridge, MA

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... their merit. Job Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Post Doc - Drug Discovery & Pre ... The scholar will interpret complex data sets, collaborate extensively with complementary internal ...

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Required CredentialsTypically a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree often required; relevant fields include education, counseling, or student services
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Employer & Industry UsageUsed in scholarship and academic achievement contextsCommonly employed in educational settings to support student success

The Merit Scholar role focuses on recognizing academic achievement and may involve scholarship management, while an Academic Advisor provides guidance and support to students throughout their educational journey. Both roles are integral to educational institutions but serve different functions related to student success and recognition.

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Infographic showing various Merit Scholar job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $25,349 per year, or $12.2 per hour.

Postdoctoral Scholar, Specialist, Project Scientist, and Professional Researcher Series - Open Rank

University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA • On-site

$69K - $82K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Position overview
Position titles:
  • Assistant Specialist
  • Associate Specialist
  • Specialist
  • Assistant Project Scientist
  • Associate Project Scientist
  • Project Scientist
  • Assistant Professional Researcher
  • Associate Professional Researcher
  • Professional Researcher
  • Postdoctoral Scholar -Employee, Fellow, Paid Direct, or Employee Non-Exempt

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales [( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html )] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23 for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Employee, Fellow, Paid Direct) salary range, the Base Salary range for these positions is $69,073 - $82,836. See Table 23N for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Employee non-exempt) salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $33.09 - $39.68 hourly. See Table 24B for the Specialist salary range, the Base Salary range for this series is $63,500 - $194,800. See Table 37B for the Project Scientist salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $76,700 - $201,900. See Table 13B for the Professional Researcher salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $93,400 - $248,400.
Application Window
Open date: July 8, 2025
Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Aug 28, 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
Division of Biomedical Sciences
Position: Postdoctoral Scholars, Specialist, Project Scientist, and Professional Researcher Series - Open Rank
The Division of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside is conducting an open search for Specialists, Project Scientists, and Professional Researchers at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Rank in various disciplines.
Postdoctoral Scholars have recently completed a doctoral degree. They conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty member in preparation for a career position in academia, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector. These positions provide essential training and may include opportunities to enhance teaching and other professional skills.
Specialists and Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to a research project. Responsibilities for the Specialist and Project Scientist may include performing studies and experiments, analyzing and preparing presentations and reports summarizing data, and scholarly contributions.
Professional Researchers develop and oversee their own independent, creative, and high-quality research equivalent to that required for the Professor series. These positions are academic appointments in the non-senate series and do not have teaching responsibilities.
Founded in 2012, the School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California Medical School and serves the rapidly growing Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and healthcare delivery. The UCR School of Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the community in the Inland Empire, one of the most ethnically diverse and medically underserved areas of the country. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Advancement through the ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. Postdoctoral Scholars receive annual salary increases on the basis of merit in accordance with established campus procedures.
Postdoctoral Scholar candidates must possess a doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.
Assistant Specialist Rank candidates must possess a minimal M.S. or 5 years of experience in the field. Associate Specialist Rank candidates must possess a minimal M.S. or 10 years of experience in the field. Full Specialist Rank, Project Scientist all ranks, and Professional Researcher all ranks candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree) and have experience in the field. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful candidates must also have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
Candidates in the Specialist and Project Scientist series enable research as part of a team and may provide some independent input into the planning and execution of research. Preference will be given to Specialist and Project Scientist candidates who hold a strong record of specialized training and experience in grant writing.
The posted UC salary scales [( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html )] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23 for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Employee, Fellow, Paid Direct) salary range, the Base Salary range for these positions is $69,073 - $82,836. See Table 23N for the Postdoctoral Scholar (Employee non-exempt) salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $33.09 - $39.68 hourly. See Table 24B for the Specialist salary range, the Base Salary range for this series is $63,500 - $194,800. See Table 37B for the Project Scientist salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $76,700 - $201,900. See Table 13B for the Professional Researcher salary range, the Base Salary range for this position is $93,400 - $248,400.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Assistant Specialist
  • Must possess a minimal M.S. or 5 years of experience in the field.
  • Have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Associate Specialist
  • Must possess a minimal M.S . or 10 years of experience in the field
  • Have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Full Specialist, Project Scientist all ranks, and Professional Researcher all ranks
  • Must possess a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent degree) and have experience in the field.
  • Have clear potential or demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Postdoctoral Scholar - All Types
  • Must possess a doctorate degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent.

Preferred qualifications
  • Hold a strong record of specialized training and experience in grant writing.
  • UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Specialist
Position title: Assistant Specialist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Associate Specialist
Position title: Associate Specialist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Specialist
Position title: Specialist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Assistant Project Scientist
Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Associate Project Scientist
Position title: Associate Project Scientist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Project Scientist
Position title: Project Scientist
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to four references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Assistant Professional Researcher
Position title: Assistant Professional Researcher
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and contact information for three to five references. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
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 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 3-5 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Associate Professional Researcher
Position title: Associate Professional Researcher
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and six to seven letters of recommendation. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 6-7 letters of reference required

Upload 6-7 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02094
Professional Researcher
Position title: Professional Researcher
Submit a most recently updated curriculum vitae and six to seven letters of recommendation. To be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 6-7 letters of reference required

Upload 6-7 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/J

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