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

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is conducting an open search for Specialists, Project Scientists, and Research Scientists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level in neuropsychiatric disorders. The department emphasizes research leadership and independent program development within the School of Medicine.

The roles involve conducting studies, mentoring postdocs, and presenting findings, with appointment determined by background and experience in a dynamic academic setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or PhD or equivalent in a scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and experiments.
• Analyze and prepare reports and presentations.
• Summarize data and contribute to scholarly work.
• Teach and mentor postdocs and students.
• Make scholarly contributions.

Education

MD or PhD or equivalent in a scientific field

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Specialist, Project Scientist or 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

Application Window

Open date: June 12, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 12, 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: 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.

Position Description

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in a scientific field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter


• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Diego

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.

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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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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Job Location

San Diego, CA