Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

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Job #JPF10175

Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $76,700-$201,900. The hourly rate for this position is $36.74 - $96.70. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table Represented Exempt and Non-Exempt Salary Scale for the salary range for this position.

Open date: July 10, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 10, 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: Friday, Jul 9, 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.

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California Irvine, anticipates openings in the Project Scientist Series (Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist).

The Project Scientist series includes individuals who make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project as part of a research team. Appointees typically possess advanced expertise and are responsible for designing, conducting, and directing specialized research activities, often with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator.

Candidates should have a background in disciplines including, but not limited to, psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics and genomics, neuroimaging, behavioral and cognitive science, addiction research, child and adolescent mental health, computational psychiatry, psychopharmacology, data science, and population mental health, or other relevant research areas employing quantitative, clinical, or translational approaches. This is an ongoing recruitment. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD or MD/PhD candidates with experience in disciplines including, but not limited to, psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics and genomics, neuroimaging, behavioral and cognitive science, addiction research, child and adolescent mental health, computational psychiatry, psychopharmacology, data science, and population mental health, or other relevant research areas employing quantitative, clinical, or translational approaches.

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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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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