Open Positions - Project Scientist Series (2026-27 Pool Ad)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,700 - 201,900; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Cognitive Sciences seeks qualified Project Scientists to join ongoing research programs. These positions are sponsored by faculty and depend on available funding, with flexible full-/part-time arrangements.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the date of employment and a strong publication record. Salary and rank depend on qualifications and experience, with review on a continual basis.

Qualifications

• Must possess PhD by date of employment and training in one or more of the department's disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at UC Irvine.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers across projects.
• Prepare and share research findings through publications and presentations.

Education

PhD required

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $201,900. See the Project Scientist Series Salary Scales at: Academic Salary Scales - UC Irvine Academic Personnel

Application Window

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.

Position Description

Project Scientist 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://www.cogsci.uci.edu/people/faculty.php .

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by date of employment with 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.

Department: http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/employment.php

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Must possess PhD by date of employment.
• Must have training in one or more of the department's disciplines.

Application Requirements

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)
  

Please provide contact information only for a minimum of 3 references. Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10310

About UC Irvine

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 .

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Job location

Irvine, CA