Computational & Data Science Research Spec.

payroll title: cmptl & data sci rsh spec 3 rp

department: cmptr sci & engnrng

hiring pay scale: $42.15 - $46.55/hour

worksite: campus

appointment type: career

appointment percent: 75-100%

union: rp contract

total openings: 3

work schedule: days, variable, mon.

- fri.

filing deadline: fri 6/5/2026

uc san diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

please note that this position is a part‑time 75‑100% appointment.

ucsd layoff from career appointment: apply by 5/27/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their employment advisor.

reassignment applicants: eligible reassignment clients should contact their disability counselor for assistance.

the computer science and engineering (cse) department embodies the university’s tradition of excellence as a world‑class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. Ranked in the top 15 nationwide, the department is dedicated to research, education and overall excellence.

cse has approximately 80+ faculty fte, 20+ professional researchers, 50+ staff in career/casual titles, 150+ tutors, and 175+ tas. There are over 1,700 undergraduate students enrolled in 3 majors, with annual enrollments of 25,000+. The department has a graduate education program with over 1,000 students (~350 phd students and over 900 master’s students).

the laboratory of emerging intelligence (lei) is created to design and deploy next‑generation ai (artificial intelligence) systems/platforms and is hosted by the computer science and engineering (cse) department. Lei will be the home for state‑of‑the‑art research and development in next‑generation ai systems and platforms.

under the direction of the faculty director and in collaboration with ai faculty and the department chair, the incumbent will advise on and resolve complex research and technology projects/issues, present research and technical briefings to senior management, faculty and students. The incumbent will contribute to the research and technical direction in one or more technical specialties, and they will perform advanced research and technology development to contribute to the design of future ai systems.

The incumbent may also represent the organization at national and international meetings, conferences and committees.

• occasional evenings, weekends and overtime may be required.

• hiring range for computational and data science research specialist 2 rp, title code 005238, is $88,000 - $124,000/year
• hiring range for computational and data science research specialist 3 rp, title code 005239, is $97,200 - $139,000/year

• bachelor’s degree in computer science or data science or other fields with computer science or equivalent specialization. Demonstrated experience (typically 2–5 years exp.) in designing systems that enable end‑user applications is required.
• master’s degree or higher degree in computer science or data science or other fields with computer science or equivalent specialization or equivalent experience in research and development in the area of ai is preferred.
• working knowledge of applications programming and web development, databases and data systems, statistical methods and tools, and modern biology and applicable field of research.
• demonstrated working knowledge of one of the following: scalable systems, distributed systems, or systems performance.
• strong knowledge of principles of modern system design and demonstrated experience associated with one or more of the following: ai system design, testing, evaluation, ai models, software development.
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