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Posted: 10-Jun-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7223952
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF11078
The Department of Psychology is currently hiring for an Assistant Project Scientist. For more information regarding the Project Scientist series, please refer to The Call Appendix 36: Project (e.g. Scientist) Series
Criteria:
Candidate must have a PhD in Neuroscience or Psychology (Behavioral neuroscience). Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of extramurally funded projects examining learning under uncertainty. The candidate should have a strong background in viral-mediated approaches such as miniscope calcium imaging and optogenetics, with the surgical, analytical, and programming skills to collect, analyze, and interpret these data. In addition, the project scientist will supervise graduate students conducting similar experiments. Responsibilities include assisting the PI in study design, regulatory aspects of research, project management, data analysis, manuscript preparation and submission.
The appointment will be for 100% starting September 1, 2026, and may conclude after 1 year depending on funding.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37B. The salary range for this position is $76700 - $85000. 'Off-scale salaries', i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11078
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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