Research Specialist - Open Ranks (Junior to Full)

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior invites applications for the Specialist Series, across Junior to Full Specialist ranks. These positions support ongoing clinical and translational research within a vibrant academic community.

Candidates should have backgrounds in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, or related quantitative fields and be prepared to join collaborative projects, contributing to established programs while advancing their scholarly careers at UC

Qualifications

• Background in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics/genomics, neuroimaging, or related quantitative fields.
• Experience applying quantitative, clinical, or translational research approaches.
• Eligibility for Junior to Full Specialist ranks per UC Irvine criteria.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and scholarly activities in specialized areas.
• Support ongoing academic and research programs within the department.

Skills

Psychiatry

Neuroscience

Genetics & Genomics

Neuroimaging

Behavioral & Cognitive Science

Addiction Research

Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Computational Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology

Data Science

Population Mental Health

Education

B.S., M.S. and/or Ph.D. candidates

Equivalent degree or research experience

Job description

Position Overview

Position Overview

Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $194,800. The hourly rate for this position is $26.35 - $93.30. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table Represented Exempt and Non-Exempt Salary Scale for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 10, 2026

Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Jul 9, 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

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California Irvine, anticipates openings in the Specialist Series (Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist).

Specialists contribute to research and scholarly activities in highly specialized areas and may participate in collaborative research projects. These positions support ongoing academic and research programs and are not typically independent investigator roles.

Candidates should have a background in disciplines including, but not limited to, psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics and genomics, neuroimaging, behavioral and cognitive science, addiction research, child and adolescent mental health, computational psychiatry, psychopharmacology, data science, and population mental health, or other relevant research areas employing quantitative, clinical, or translational approaches. This is an ongoing recruitment. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

B.S., M.S. and/or Ph.D. candidates with experience in but not limited to, psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics and genomics, neuroimaging, behavioral and cognitive science, addiction research, child and adolescent mental health, computational psychiatry, psychopharmacology, data science, and population mental health, or other relevant research areas employing quantitative, clinical, or translational approaches.

Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.

Assistant Specialists - Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.

Associate Specialists - Appointees to the Associate rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.

Full Specialists - Appointees to the Full rank should possess a terminal degree (or equivalent degree) or ten or more years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Specialists at full rank are normally expected to have a significant record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field, professional recognition in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10177

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, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination 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