Neuroscience Research Scientist - Senior/Project Roles

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Department of Neurosciences invites applications for Specialist, Project Scientist, and Research Scientist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. Responsibilities include designing experiments, mentoring students, leading project efforts, presenting at meetings, and contributing to reports and grants.

Open date is July 16, 2026, with a final date of July 16, 2027. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; positions based in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD in Neurosciences, basic sciences, or related health disciplines, or an MD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Designing, managing, and/or conducting experiments;
• Training, mentoring, and teaching in a research setting to students and others in the field;
• Leading and/or contributing innovative and significant efforts to the project(s);
• Participating in and/or presenting at scientific meetings;
• Writing and/or contributing to scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals for submission and/or publication.

Education

PhD or MD/PhD in Neurosciences, basic sciences, or related health disciplines, or an MD or equivalent

Job description

UC San Diego Department of Neurosciences invites applications for Specialist, Project Scientist, and Research Scientist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank. Responsibilities include designing experiments, mentoring students, leading project efforts, presenting at meetings, and contributing to reports and grants.

Open date is July 16, 2026, with a final date of July 16, 2027. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; positions based in San Diego, CA.