Assistant Project Scientist - Department of Earth and Planetary Science - University of Califor

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  current base salary range for this position is $76,700 - $97,600. "Off‑scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Salary Scale

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Summer 2026

Position duration: Two years, with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and availability of funding.

Open date: February 19, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Mar 23, 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.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Project Scientist in the area of Atmospheric Science, specifically Cloud Physics, using stereophotogrammetry, remote sensing, and computational modeling to study moist convection, with strong emphasis on instrument development (cameras), data processing (calibration, stereo reconstruction algorithms), scientific leadership, and mentorship in physical sciences.

This position will be in David Romps' group in the Earth and Planetary Science Department of UC Berkeley. The group at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) uses theory, simulation, and observation of clouds and atmospheric dynamics to improve our understanding of Earth's climate.

The successful candidate will co‑lead the development of cameras for the stereophotogrammetry of clouds, combining the camera data with the theory of physical processes and related numerical simulations to answer scientific questions about moist convective dynamics.

Assist with supervising and mentoring postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The Assistant Project Scientist will collaborate with David Romps' group to produce publications, as well as contribute to proposals and progress reports. Maintain the code base responsible for camera calibration, feature matching, stereo reconstruction, and volume filling. Develop new stereo‑reconstruction algorithms to keep our program at the cutting edge of cloud photogrammetry.

Manage the operations of the cameras, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Labor

Contract:

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Department: link

The Climate Physics Group: link

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD or equivalent international degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• 2 years of experience since PhD in applied physics of meteorological processes, measurements, or impacts.
• PhD in physics or related STEM field.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement – Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: link

Help contact: cwelden

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