Position overview 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, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable estimated salary range for this position is $117,300–$141,900, inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components.
Application Window Open date: August 19, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Psychology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biological Psychology area. We seek an outstanding scholar investigating the biological mechanisms underlying behavior whose research complements and extends the department’s strengths in affect, cognition, and social behavior. The department has a newly built,
state-of-the-art vivarium designed to support a wide range of small animal research programs. UC Davis also offers facilities for non-human primate research through The National Biomedical Research Institute. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and affiliation may be available through the National Biomedical Research Institute NBRI, the Center for Neuroscience CNS, the UC Davis Genome Center GC, and the
UC Davis School of Medicine SOM. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and demonstrate a strong record of, or clear potential for, excellence in research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring in biological psychology, and securing external research funding. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2027. The position will remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted by October 11, 2026 for
full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered. If you have any questions about the search or position, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brian Trainor: bctrainor@ucdavis.edu. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology (or related field) or anticipated to be completed by July 1, 2027. Preferred qualifications (other
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