University of California San Diego

Assistant, Associate or Full Specialist, Project Scientist or Research Scientist - Psychiatry

University of California San Diego • $79K — $240K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in a scientific discipline required
  • Experience in neuropsychiatric disorder research preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead independent research initiatives
  • Proficiency in data analysis and report preparation
  • Strong mentoring skills for teaching postdocs and students

Responsibilities

  • Perform studies and experiments related to neuropsychiatric disorders
  • Analyze data and prepare detailed reports
  • Present findings in various formats including presentations
  • Summarize data for scholarly contributions
  • Mentor and teach postdoctoral researchers and graduate students

Benefits

  • Access to a collaborative and supportive research environment
  • Opportunity for significant academic contributions
  • Ability to lead independent research programs
  • Engagement with a diverse faculty and student body
  • Work within a renowned institution in San Diego
Full Job Description
Position overview
Position title: Specialist, Project Scientist or Research Scientist
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $79,400 - $240,000. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.
See the following tables for the salary scales for the position:
Specialist
Project Scientist
Research Scientist
Application Window

Open date: June 12, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Jun 12, 2027 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 Psychiatry within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

We are conducting an open search for Specialists, Project Scientists, and Research Scientists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level in various disciplines of neuropsychiatric disorders .

At UC San Diego, Specialists and Project Scientists make significant and creative contributions to research projects, while Research Scientists are academic researchers who develop and lead independent research and creative programs, equivalent to that required for the Ladder Rank Professor series.

The responsibilities of the selected candidates will include performing studies and experiments, analyzing and preparing reports and presentations, summarizing data, teaching and mentoring postdocs and students, and making scholarly contributions.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
• Specialist
• Project Scientist
• Research Scientist

Appointment level/rank will be based on background and experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in a scientific field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04552

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

San Diego, CA

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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