Visiting Scholar

The Position Overview

Salary range: This is a without salary (WOS) position. The visitor will receive a cost-of-living allowance of $10,000, calculated at $1,000 per week for 10 weeks, to be disbursed monthly in arrears.

About the role

UC Irvine’s Center for Psychology and Law welcomes scholars from outside institutions to contribute to its academic community. The center serves as a hub for research that connects the fields of psychology and law, aiming to foster collaboration among academics, legal professionals, policymakers, and the public to address real-world issues where social sciences intersect with legal systems. The center translates scientific evidence into public policy and practice, enhancing the understanding of psychological principles in legal contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent or collaborative research in the field of Psychology and the Law.
• Present findings, deliverables, or publications resulting from the visit to the UC Irvine community.
• Engage with UC Irvine faculty, students, and other researchers to promote academic exchange.
• Maintain a professional presence on campus, including attending Center for Psychology and Law events and departmental activities.
• Present a talk highlighting their research to the UC Irvine community.
• Conduct a half-day seminar for graduate students in the Department.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. or the highest terminal degree in your field, typically earned more than five years ago.
• Per University of California policy, you must be actively employed or hold an academic position elsewhere and be on official leave during your visit.

Application Requirements

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter.
• Reference Requirements: 2 required (contact information only).

Benefits

Housing: Furnished apartments may be available (depending on vacancies) on campus for the visiting scholar.

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA