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Open Positions – Specialist Series (2024-25 Pool Ad)

Position overview

Salary range: Salaries for this position range between $53,100-$188,200. See the Specialist Series Salary Scales (Represented and Non-Represented, Exempt and Non-Exempt - effective 7/1/2024) for the salary range based on level at: https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/.

Application Window

Open date: August 1, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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

Specialist 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.

Degree Requirements:

  • Junior Specialist: Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree, at minimum, by date of employment.
  • Assistant Specialist and Associate Specialist: Applicants must possess a Master's or Ph.D. degree by date of employment.
  • Specialist: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree by date of employment.

All applicants must have applicable 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Minimum qualification required is a Bachelor's degree.

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.

  • Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

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/JPF09167

About UC Irvine

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 anti-discrimination policy.

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

Irvine, CA