Open Department Positions

Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Date: 02-20-2026

Position Summary

The Pokorski Lab at the University of California, San Diego is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the interface of polymer science and synthetic biology. This position is intended for a recent PhD graduate who has not yet completed a prior postdoctoral appointment and is eager to pursue interdisciplinary research in biodegradable materials. Please send application materials to: jpokorski@ucsd.edu as a single pdf file with the subject line “Biocomposite Postdoctoral Position”. 

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Research Administrator 3 (Hybrid)

Posting Date: 01-14-2026

Position Summary

Filing Deadline: Wed 1/21/2026

DESCRIPTION

This is a professional position at the experienced level of the Research Administrator Series. The incumbent is an experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Incumbent provides analytical and financial support in proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development, including pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and/or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Through understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.

• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.

• Stays current on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups.

• Knowledgeable about Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.

• Requires thorough knowledge in OMB circulars such as Universal Guidelines, A-21, A110 and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

• Proficiency working with computer and information management systems.

• Experienced with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements.

• Proficiency in utilizing system reports, data extraction, and use pivot tables or similar experience using other financial reporting tools.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job is contingent on clear background check.