Associate Scientist Jobs in San Diego, CA

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.

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

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, or a PhD or equivalent in a scientific field.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 3 required (contact information only)

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.

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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.
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