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Job description
Position overview
Salary range: Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700-$ 201,900. based on experience level. Project Scientists Scale
Application Window
Open date: July 8, 2026
Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 20, 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: Thursday, Jul 1, 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
Project Scientist Series
The Department of Neurology, University of California Irvine Health System, anticipates openings in the Project Scientist Series (Assistant, Associate, and Full Project Scientist) in the following fields: General Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuro-Oncology, Neuropsychology, Quantitative Brain Imaging, Pain Management, Sleep, Experimental Therapeutics, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine, and Stroke.
Requirements:
M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds, previous contributions to research or creative activity.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent by the start of the appointment and have a strong research background. Significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in the field of Neurology are expected.
Additional Information:
Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability funding. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
LINK TO APPLY: UCI - Recruit
For more information about the Department of Neurology, click here: Neurology: Home | UC Irvine School of Medicine
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds, previous contributions to research or creative activity.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent by the start of the appointment and have a strong research background. Significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in the field of Neurology are expected.
Application Requirements
Document requirements Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Research
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: JPF10183
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/Irvine, CA
Who can apply
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