Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

Position overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $76,700-$201,900.
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (Salary Scale Represented: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf) (Salary Scale Non-represented: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t37-a.pdf)

Application Window

Open date: March 18, 2026

Most recent review date: Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 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: Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027 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

The Department of Neurobiology in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (https://biology.ucsd.edu/) is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level). UC San Diego is seeking an experienced biologist in Neurobiology or a related field to carry out both independent and collaborative research projects. Research topics could include but are not limited to: neural circuits, neural transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, and synapse formation and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Under supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Project Scientists will function independently, and the role includes:
1) designing, managing and conducting experiments and research;
2) training students and others in the field of study;
3) leading and making innovative and significant contributions to lab project(s);
4) participating and presenting at scientific meetings;
5) writing scientific reports, manuscripts, grants for submission and/or publication.

The selected candidates will be a part of a highly collaborative environment with exposure to multiple scientific disciplines and levels of researchers, including students and clinicians.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: https://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

School: https://biology.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

• Ph.D. in Neurobiology or related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: neural circuits, neural transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, synapse formation, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Publication 1
• Publication 2
• Publication 3

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required