Assistant Project Scientist (JD)

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurobiology at UCLA seeks an Assistant Project Scientist to advance research on how the nervous system computes homeostatic sleep need. The role involves collaboration across biochemistry, neuroscience, and bioengineering to study sleep regulation in the brain.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in neurosciences with at least five years of postdoctoral experience, and a strong track record in relevant disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required in fields of biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering.

Skills

Neuroscience

Biochemistry

Bioengineering

Education

Ph.D. in neurosciences

Five years postdoctoral experience

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: $79,400-$92,200

Application Window

Open date: August 11, 2026

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

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

Position description

ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST position available in Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required in fields of biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering. Candidate will focus on investigating how the nervous system computes and implements homeostatic sleep need.

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. in neurosciences and five years of postdoctoral experience required in fields of biochemistry, neuroscience, and/or bioengineering.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
• The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
• Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
• Expand our reach as a global university
• Enhance our research and creative activities
• Elevate how we teach
• Become a more effective institution
• Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
• Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Requesting minimum of three references. Please list contact information only at this stage.

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About UCLA

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.

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 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.

• "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

Los Angeles, CA