Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Overview

Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Irvine, working with Professor Elizabeth Cauffman and the Development, Disorder, and Delinquency Laboratory. The selected scholar will focus on the Young Adult Court (YAC) study and may also be involved with the Road to Reentry Study.

Estimated salary range: $66,737 – $71,769. Step/experience level determines final amount. Refer to POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE-BASED SALARY/STIPEND MINIMUM FISCAL YEAR for details.

Open date:
January 17, 2025. Final review date:
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Final application date:
Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications after the review date are considered only if the position is not yet filled.

The postdoctoral scholar will analyze longitudinal data from the YAC randomized controlled trial, assessing long‑term outcomes for young adult court participants. The role involves quantitative analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing support.

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Final approval depends on availability of external funding.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, criminology, or a related field.
• Experience writing and publishing academic papers and/or grants.
• Demonstrated competency in data management and longitudinal data analysis.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – most recent version
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement – statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

• Three reference contacts (contact information only)

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The University of California, Irvine 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 covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years regarding misconduct.

To comply with all applicable University policies, the employee will be required to follow privacy, sexual violence, anti‑discrimination, and affirmative action policies. See UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties, APM‑035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

Irvine, CA