Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist Neurosciences

Position overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

Salary range: A reasonable salary salary range estimate for this position is $63,500 - $93,200. 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 scales for the position: Specialist

Application Window

Open date: March 12, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 12, 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 Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and students. We invite applications for Specialist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank.

The Specialist series is for academic appointees focused on neuroscience research, professional contributions, and university- or public-service activities, without formal teaching duties. Specialists apply advanced expertise in areas such as neuroimaging, electrophysiology, molecular neurobiology, or computational modeling to advance the university's neuroscience programs and gain recognition in the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-impact neuroscience research and disseminate results through publications, presentations, or patents.
• Provide independent expertise in planning and executing neuroscience projects.
• Contribute to the scientific community through professional activities (e.g., invited talks, awards).
• Engage in university- or public-service activities as allowed by funding and job responsibilities.

Appointment level/rank will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to the full description of the Specialist series is provided for your review: Specialist (APM-330)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) or a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) in neurosciences, basic sciences, or a health-related field.

• Candidates with a Master's degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply only for the Assistant or Associate Specialist ranks.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) are eligible to apply for any rank; the Full Specialist rank requires a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

References may be requested from all finalists.