Neuroscience Research Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position titles:

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Professor

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: March 5, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, May 5, 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
The Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, which is a rapidly growing department in the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, is recruiting up to three tenure track or tenured faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek highly accomplished scholars with active research programs focused on behavioral health equity and translational and clinical neurosciences research. The focus on equity and health justice may be combined with any number of substantive areas. We are especially interested in outstanding scholars whose research, teaching, and service on health equity are coupled with expertise in health services delivery, implementation science, community-based participatory research, behavioral health, substance use, environmental health, climate change, public health informatics, or structural and social determinants of health. Deep interest and commitment to conducting collaborative research with diverse populations of Inland Southern California is a preferred qualification.
Candidates must possess a PhD, DrPH, EdD, MD, or equivalent degree in psychiatry, neurosciences or psychology or other related field applied to mental health research, such as public or population health, anthropology, economics, education, political science, preventive medicine, sociology, and quantitative methods. Candidates seeking a clinical appointment must possess an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California. Physician candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Applicants interested in a clinical appointment must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.
The School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California medical school and serves the rapidly growing, diverse, and dynamic Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician and biomedical workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and health care delivery that will improve the health of medically underserved populations.
The School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience is home to Community Responsive and Engaged Equity Research (CREER) in Mental Health, a center for research, education, and community leadership led by Dr. Lisa Fortuna in addition to Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR), which is funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The successful candidate(s) will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers in CREER and CHDR. In addition, the School of Medicine is home to the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC), which serves the needs of Inland Southern California's culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities. The successful candidate(s) may have opportunities to serve in a leadership role within the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences. We are especially interested in candidates whose work complements the current expertise of faculty in departments in the UCR School of Medicine and the broader UCR schools and communities.
The University of California, Riverside provides an environment that is highly conducive to interdisciplinary collaboration across colleges, departments, and centers. Beyond the School of Medicine, there are opportunities to collaborate with other Schools and University of California campuses including the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering; the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences; the Graduate School of Education; the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; the School of Business; and the School of Public Policy.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A strong commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. The successful candidate for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank should demonstrate notable scientific contributions, evidenced by high quality and impactful peer-reviewed publications and a record of sustained extramural funding. Successful candidates will also be expected to show a strong commitment to education, University, and public service. Successful candidate(s) will have opportunities to contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and graduate students.
The appropriate rank at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level at the time of appointment will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. After appointment, advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. The posted UC salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
The University of California, Riverside is situated in a historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is a culturally diverse city with a historic downtown, an assortment of dining options and cultural amenities, including the Mission Inn and the Cheech Museum of Chicano Art. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, beaches, and hiking and sightseeing in mountain or desert environments. Housing in the area is relatively affordable in comparison to other regions in California. There is also easy access to the rich cultural amenities of the greater Los Angeles and San Diego area.
TO APPLY: https://medschool.ucr.edu/employment/faculty/
Initial review of applications will begin on May 5, 2025, and applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.
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.
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.
"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.
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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must possess a PhD, DrPH, EdD, MD, or equivalent degree in psychiatry, neurosciences or psychology or other related field applied to mental health research, such as public or population health, anthropology, economics, education, political science, preventive medicine, sociology, and quantitative methods.
Candidates seeking a clinical appointment must possess an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California.
Physician candidates must be board certified or board eligible.
Applicants interested in a clinical appointment must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated hospitals.
Preferred qualifications
Deep interest and commitment to conducting collaborative research with diverse populations of Inland Southern California Deep knowledge and understanding of the diverse populations of Inland Southern California.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Professor
Position title: Assistant Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three to five reference letters, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
  https://medschool.ucr.edu/mission_diversity
• Teaching Evaluations/Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Upload 3-5 reference letters, or have the system send the request to the letter writers.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02053
Associate Professor
Position title: Associate Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to nine references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as complete
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
  https://medschool.ucr.edu/mission_diversity
• Teaching Evaluations/Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 6-9 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 6-9 referees.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02053
Full Professor
Position title: Professor
Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for six to nine references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, Teaching Evaluations and a Contribution to Diversity Statement. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• S...