Postdoctoral Research Scholar -Sajjadi Lab Neurology

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $66,737-$82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2025-26 / represented-oct-2025-scales / t23.pdf ] for the salary range.

Application Window

Open date : August 20, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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

Postdoctoral Scholar Series

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar position in the laboratory of Dr. S. Ahmad Sajjadi MD, PhD. The appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. We are seeking a highly motivated investigator with previous experience in neuroimaging analysis (MRI + / - PET scan). The candidate should be extremely efficient in working with neuroimaging analysis software packages. Priority will be given to candidates with a recent PhD in neuroscience or related fields and strong organizational and communication skills. The successful applicant will be supported by NIH R01 grants dedicated to studies of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Sajjadi lab and beyond. The position requires an individual who is an effective team player, highly organized, and innovative. A willingness to work in person is a strong advantage.

Requirements :

Candidates must possess a PhD by, or prior to the appointment start date.

LINK TO APPLY : [https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09677 ]

For more information about the Department of Neurology, click here : [https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu / ]

Additional Information :

Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor and are expected to contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the University. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding and require a minimum appointment of one year. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal is based on availability of support.

Department : https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu /

Lab : https : / / faculty.sites.uci.edu / sajjadilab /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a PhD by, or prior to the appointment start date.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09677

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

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.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

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.

Job location

Orange, CA / Irvine, CA