Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist - Neurosciences

Position overview

Position title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Specialist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $63,500 - $93,200.
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 scales for the position: Specialist

Application Window



Open date: March 12, 2026



Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 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: Friday, Mar 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 Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence among its faculty, staff, and students. We invite applications for Specialist positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank.


The Specialist series is for academic appointees focused on neuroscience research, professional contributions, and university- or public-service activities, without formal teaching duties. Specialists apply advanced expertise in areas such as neuroimaging, electrophysiology, molecular neurobiology, or computational modeling to advance the university's neuroscience programs and gain recognition in the scientific community.


Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-impact neuroscience research and disseminate results through publications, presentations, or patents.
• Provide independent expertise in planning and executing neuroscience projects.
• Contribute to the scientific community through professional activities (e.g., invited talks, awards).
• Engage in university- or public-service activities as allowed by funding and job responsibilities.

Appointment level/rank will be based on the candidate's background and experience.


A link to the full description of the Specialist series is provided for your review: Specialist (APM-330)



Qualifications



Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must have a Master's degree (or equivalent) or a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) in neurosciences, basic sciences, or a health-related field.

• Candidates with a Master's degree (or equivalent) are eligible to apply only for the Assistant or Associate Specialist ranks.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) are eligible to apply for any rank; the Full Specialist rank requires a Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements


References may be requested from all finalists.

Apply link:


Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

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.


The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: . This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.


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.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791


• "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [ ]
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [ ]



Job location


San Diego, CA