Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Neurology

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

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Neurology anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars across General Neurology, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, and related fields. Open date: July 13, 2026; Next review: Aug 10, 2026; Final date: June 30, 2027. LINK TO APPLY: UCI - Recruit.

Positions depend on extramural funding with two-year initial appointments. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience, with UC salary scales guiding the range of $69,037–$82,836.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal is based on availability of support.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: 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.

Application Window

Open date: July 13, 2026

Next review date: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, June 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

Postdoctoral Scholar Series

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.

LINK TO APPLY: UCI - Recruit

Additional Information

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 can not exceed five years. This includes postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Department: https://www.neurology.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10179

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.

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 or discrimination.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM-035: Affidavit of Non-Discrimination in Employment

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.

Job location

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA