Open Positions - Postdoctoral Scholar (2025-26 Pool Ad)

Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836 (dependent on prior experience level). See the Postdoctoral Scholar salary scale at: compensation/salary-scales/ Application Window Open date: August 25, 2025 Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 26, 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, 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 Postdoctoral Scholar positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. These positions are sponsored by and dependent on available funding from faculty members in Cognitive Sciences and span all research areas in the department. For a listing of current faculty and their research interests, please see: . Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by date of employment with training in one or more of the department's disciplines. Prior publication history is desirable. Salary and level will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This is an ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis as positions become available. Department : Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Must possess PhD by date of employment. Must have training in one or more of the department's disciplines. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter - Please specify the faculty member(s) with whom you would like to work, and provide a brief description of your relevant research background. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research - Describe your area of research interests and include links to your relevant publications (if available). Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Please provide contact information only for a minimum of 3 references. Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position. Apply link: JPF09800 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. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affiirmative 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 Irvine, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Irvine