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Open Positions - Project Scientist Series

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Position description

Project Scientist positions are anticipated throughout the year in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine in the following areas:

  • Mathematical and Computational Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Robotics
  • Cognitive Development
  • Visual and Auditory Perception
  • Data Science

These positions are sponsored by and dependent on available funding from faculty members in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. 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.

Interested candidates can find specific application requirements and the online application at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF06249. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as positions become available.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.

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).

  • Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

Irvine, CA