Project Scientist Series, Open Ranks, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, University of California Irvine, anticipates openings in the Project Scientist Series (Assistant, Associate, and Full Specialist). The Project Scientist series includes individuals who make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project as part of a research team. Appointees typically possess advanced expertise and are responsible for designing, conducting, and directing specialized research activities, often with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of a Principal Investigator. 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

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD or MD/PhD candidates with experience 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.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements:
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)
• Reference Requirements: 3-5 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. 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.

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Job Location

Orange, CA