Project Scientists

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist, Associate Project Scientist, Project Scientist

Salary range: $100,400 - $139,900

Open date: October 14, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for an open-rank Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level. Rank will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and professional accomplishments.

The department seeks highly motivated individuals to contribute to ongoing and emerging research initiatives across a broad range of areas within electrical and computer engineering. Areas of research may include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer engineering, communications and signal processing, circuits and embedded systems, semiconductor devices, photonics, electromagnetics, robotics, control systems, and other related fields.

Successful candidates will work independently and collaboratively with faculty, researchers, students, and interdisciplinary research teams to advance the department's research objectives.

Responsibilities may vary depending on the research program, assigned projects, and appointment rank, and may include:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in specialized areas of electrical and computer engineering.
• Design, develop, and implement research methodologies, experiments, computational models, and analytical approaches.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals, grant applications, and other activities supporting externally funded research programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, research staff, graduate students, and external partners to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and research guidance to students and other members of the research team, as appropriate.
• Present research findings at academic conferences, professional meetings, and other scientific forums.
• Support the coordination and execution of research activities, including project planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain high standards of research integrity, safety, and compliance with applicable University policies and sponsor requirements.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in a field relevant to electrical and computer engineering.
• Ability to conduct research independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarly publications, research presentations, or other scientific outputs.
• Qualifications and research accomplishments appropriate to the proposed appointment rank.

Candidates at the Assistant Project Scientist rank are expected to demonstrate the ability to make meaningful contributions to research projects, exercise independent scientific judgment, and develop a record of research accomplishments appropriate to their career stage.

Candidates at the Associate Project Scientist rank are expected to have an established record of research accomplishments, demonstrated expertise in their field, and the ability to independently undertake significant research responsibilities and contribute to the advancement of research programs.

Candidates at the Full Project Scientist rank are expected to demonstrate a substantial record of research accomplishments, advanced expertise in their area of specialization, and a high level of independence in conducting and advancing complex research activities. Candidates…