Assistant, Associate or Project Scientist - Psychology

Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist

Salary range: Based on market conditions and the UC salary scale, a reasonable salary range for this position is $74,100- $111,400. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position.

Open date: May 15, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, May 30, 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, May 15, 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.

At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series.

This position will involve performing neuroscience experiments in animals that require significant technical expertise for surgical approaches, developing technologies for data collection and computational analyses for data analysis. The individual will be responsible for all elements of this work in the lab, including the care and maintenance of colonies of research animals. Project Scientists may not serve as a Principal Investigator but may serve as Co-Principal Investigators with members of the Professor or Research Scientist series.

University and public service are encouraged but not required and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Appointments and duration vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD in Experimental Psychology, Organismal Biology, Neurobiology/Neuroscience or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience writing federal grants, and expertise with computational approaches (at least 1 peer-reviewed publication demonstrating this skill set).

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Statement of Research

• Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
  
  With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.
  
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• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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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 status under state or federal law.

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