"Postdoctoral Scholar"

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073-$74,281, depending on experience level. See POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE-BASED SALARY/STIPEND MINIMUM -FISCAL YEAR

Application Window

Open date: March 16, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral scholar position at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Department of Psychology. This is a full-time position for those with training in clinical or counseling psychology. The postdoctoral scholar will work on the supervision of Dr. Stephen Schueller in support of the allcove San Juan Capistrano, youth-drop in project. allcove centers welcome young people ages 12 to 25 with mild to moderate needs looking for support. The postdoctoral scholar will support providing services aligned with the allcove model. This includes assessment and screening, brief interventions, consultations, psychoeducation, individual and group programs, and referral and linkages to other treatments. Postdoctoral scholar will also support training of staff and trainees including peer support specialists and practicum students.

Job responsibilities include clinical services, notetaking, administrative support, providing didactics and supervision, and participating in center and community events. Research opportunities available based on interests of the scholar and would including institutional review board (IRB) protocols, regulatory approval, monitoring critical project timelines, financial tracking, data collection, data management, preparing reports, and working with additional team members and undergraduate students. The position will afford opportunities for professional development and dissemination.

This is an ideal position for applicants with a strong interest in youth mental health, community-based services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong experience in evidence-based interventions and brief and single-session interventions are emphasized. Applicants with a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology who have completed their clinical internship are invited to apply.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10070

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

Job location
Irvine, CA