Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Neurology

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-oct-2025-scales / t23.pdf ] for the salary range.

Application Window

Open date : July 2, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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

Position Overview

Salary Range : The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-oct-2025-scales / t23.pdf ] for the salary range.

Postdoctoral Scholar Series

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for Postdoctoral Scholars in the following fields : General Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Neurology, Neuroepidemiology, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuro-Oncology, Neuropsychology, Quantitative Brain Imaging, Pain Management, Sleep, Experimental Therapeutics, Biomarkers and Precision Medicine, and Stroke.

LINK TO APPLY : [https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09678 ]

For more information about the Department of Neurology, click here : [https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu / ]

Additional Information :

Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor and are expected to contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the University. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding and require a minimum appointment of one year. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal is based on availability of support.

The total service as a postdoctoral scholar can not exceed five years. This includes postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Department : https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent) or be working toward doctoral degree at the time of application. Must have obtained a doctoral degree (or equivalent) by the start of the appointment and have a strong background in Neurology / Neuroscience or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have recently obtained their doctoral degree.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Additional documents may be requested.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09678

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.

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