Postdoctoral Scholar Series, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Position Overview

Salary range: The annual salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836. The hourly rate for this position is $33.09 - $39.68. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the Represented Exempt and Non-Exempt Salary Scale for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: July 10, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, Jul 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California Irvine, anticipates openings in the Postdoctoral Scholar Series. Postdoctoral Scholars are individuals in training who have recently earned a doctoral degree and are engaged in mentored research and/or scholarly activity to enhance their professional skills and independence. Appointees work under the general supervision of a faculty mentor or Principal Investigator and contribute to ongoing research projects while developing their own research expertise. 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.

Qualifications

• M.D. and/or Ph.D. candidates with experience with 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.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Reference Requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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Job Location

Orange, CA