"Open Positions - Postdoctoral Scholar (2025-26 Pool Ad)"

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. These positions are sponsored by and dependent on available funding from faculty members in Cognitive Sciences and span all research areas in the department. For a listing of current faculty and their research interests, please see: http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/people/faculty.php.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by date of employment with training in one or more of the department’s disciplines. Prior publication history is desirable. Salary and level will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as positions become available.

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836 (dependent on prior experience level). See the Postdoctoral Scholar salary scale at: https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/.

Application Window: Open date: August 25, 2025. Next review date: Friday, Sep 26, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Qualifications: Must possess PhD by date of employment. Must have training in one or more of the department's disciplines.

Application Requirements: Cover Letter - Please specify the faculty member(s) with whom you would like to work, and provide a brief description of your relevant research background. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research - Describe your area of research interests and include links to your relevant publications (if available). Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09800.