Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Neurology

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,037 - 82,836; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks Postdoctoral Scholars in Neurology and related fields. Positions are contingent on extramural funding with a minimum one-year appointment and initial two-year terms; renewal depends on support. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree by start and have a strong neuroscience background.

Rank and salary follow the UC Postdoc Scholar Scale. These openings offer opportunities to contribute to education and research within a dynamic academic environment at UC

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctoral degree by the start of the appointment and have a strong background in Neurology/Neuroscience or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor.
• Contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the University.

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Overview

The salary range for this position is $69,037-$82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. For the salary range, see the Postdoc Scholar Scale.

Position Description

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars in the following fields: General Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Neuroepidemiology, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuro-Oncology, Neuropsychology, Quantitative Brain Imaging, Pain Management, Sleep, Experimental Therapeutics, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine, and Stroke.

Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor and are expected to contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the University. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding and require a minimum appointment of one year. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal is based on availability of support. The total service as a postdoctoral scholar cannot exceed five years.

Qualifications

Must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent) or be working toward a doctoral degree at the time of application. Must have obtained a doctoral degree (or equivalent) by the start of the appointment and have a strong background in Neurology / Neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently obtained their doctoral degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Location

Orange, CA/Irvine, CA