Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist, Project Scientist or Research Scientist - Neurosciences

Position overview

Position title: Specialist, Project Scientist or Research Scientist Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $63,500 - $196,400. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following tables for the salary scales for the position:
Specialist: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t24-b.pdf
Project Scientist: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf
Research Scientist: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t13-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date: July 25, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 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: Saturday, Jul 25, 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.

Position description

The Department of Neurosciences (https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. We invite applications for Specialist, Project Scientist, and Research Scientist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the selected candidates will function with varying degrees of independence depending on the appointment series. Responsibilities may include:

• Designing, managing, and/or conducting experiments;
• Training, mentoring, and teaching in a research setting to students and others in the field;
• Leading and/or contributing innovative and significant efforts to the project(s);
• Participating in and/or presenting at scientific meetings;
• Writing and/or contributing to scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and/or publication.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

• Specialist - see: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-330.pdf
• Project Scientist - see: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-311.pdf
• Research Scientist - see: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-310.pdf

Appointment level/rank will be based on background and experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD in Neurosciences, basic sciences, or related health disciplines.

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.

Job location

San Diego, CA