Assistant, Associate or Specialist, Project Scientist or Research Scientist - Psychiatry

Position Overview

Position title:

Specialist, Project Scientist, Research Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $79,400 - $240,000. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

• Specialist
• Project Scientist
• Research Scientist

Open date:
June 12, 2026

Next review date:
Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Saturday, Jun 12, 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 within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

We are conducting an open search for Specialists, Project Scientists, and Research Scientists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level in various disciplines of neuropsychiatric disorders.

At UC San Diego, Specialists and Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to research projects, while Research Scientists are academic researchers who develop and lead independent research and creative programs, equivalent to that required for the Ladder Rank Professor series.

The responsibilities of the selected candidates will include performing studies and experiments, analyzing and preparing reports and presentations, summarizing data, teaching and mentoring postdocs and students, and making scholarly contributions.

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

• Specialist
• Project Scientist
• Research Scientist

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

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in a scientific field.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Help contact: jhorningd.edu

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

San Diego, CA