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Open Positions - Project Scientist Series (2024-2025 Pool Ad)

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $195,000. See the Project Scientist Series Salary Scales (Represented and Non-Represented for Exempt and Non-Exempt effective 7/1/2024) at: https://ap.uci.edu/compensation/salary-scales/

Application Window

Open date: August 1, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 4, 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

Project Scientist 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.

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. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as positions become available.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must possess PhD by date of employment.
Must have training in one or more of the department's disciplines.

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/JPF09215

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