Research Specialist, Cognitive Sciences; Pool

Position overview

Salary range: $55,000 - $194,800. See the Specialist Series Salary Scale at Academic Salary Scales - UC Irvine Academic Personnel.

Open date: July 13, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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.

Specialist 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Degree Requirements:

• Junior Specialist:
  Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree, at minimum, by date of employment.
• Assistant Specialist and Associate Specialist:
  Applicants must possess a Master's or Ph.D. degree by date of employment.
• Specialist:
  Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment.

All applicants must have applicable training in one or more of the department's disciplines. Prior publication history is desirable. Salary and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Positions may be full or part time depending on available funding and needs. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as positions become available.

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Minimum qualification required is a Bachelor's degree.

Document 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). Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position.

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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.

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