Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist in Neurobiology

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,100-$195,000.

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (Salary Scale Represented : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2024-25 / july-2024-scales / t37-b.pdf ) (Salary Scale Non-represented https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2024-25 / july-2024-scales / t37-a.pdf )

Application Window

Open date : March 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Mar 17, 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

The Department of Neurobiology in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (https : / / biology.ucsd.edu / ) is conducting an open search for Project Scientists (non-tenured, Assistant, Associate or Full level). UC San Diego is seeking an experienced biologist in Neurobiology or a related field to carry out both independent and collaborative research projects. Research topics could include but are not limited to : neural circuits, neural transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, and synapse formation and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Under supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Project Scientists will function independently, and the role includes :

• 1) designing, managing and conducting experiments and research;
• 2) training students and others in the field of study;
• 3) leading and making innovative and significant contributions to lab project(s);
• 4) participating and presenting at scientific meetings;

5) writing scientific reports, manuscripts, grants for submission and / or publication.

The selected candidates will be a part of a highly collaborative environment with exposure to multiple scientific disciplines and levels of researchers, including students and clinicians.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review : https : / / adminrecords.ucsd.edu / PPM / docs / 230-311.html

School : https : / / biology.ucsd.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Ph.D. in Neurobiology or related field.

A minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas : neural circuits, neural transmitter switching, genetics, cholinergic transmission, axon guidance, synapse formation, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Created or contributed to mentoring and research training that center the identities and experiences of students from minoritized communities in the sciences and / or have detailed plans to accomplish such goals

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement of Research

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

(Optional)

Publication 1

Publication 2

Publication 3

Cover Letter

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04230

Help contact : i2gonzalez@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA