Assistant Project Scientist
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 37-B for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $76700 - $85000, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. See campus compensation page for additional information.
Application Deadline
Open date: June 8, 2026 Next review date:Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description
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
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsPhD in Neuroscience or Psychology (Behavioral neuroscience) Additional qualifications-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
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) No reference needed. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11078 Help contact:carpio@psych.ucla.edu