Associate Specialist in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position overview

Position title: Associate Specialist

Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $77,500 - $90,300 (this is for a 5-10% position, 2-4 hours work per week paid hourly between $37.12 - $43.25/hr.)

Percent time: 5-10%

Anticipated start: January 2026 or later

Position duration: 1 year appointment expected with possibility of reappointment

• Open date: February 6, 2026
• Next review date: Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
• Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering, at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking a qualified individual for an open, part-time (5-10%) position with an anticipated start date in January 2026, or later. The position will possibly be intermittent with breaks in service due to the nature of work and/or funding availability.

The Associate Specialist will report to Professor Palmstrom. They will be primarily responsible for research specialization on enhancing the mobility of semiconductor two-dimensional electron gases and the measurement of quantum interference effects, for the development and fabrication of novel superconductor-semiconductor heterojunctions. The Associate Specialist will be performing test structure fabrication using the UCSB nanofabrication facility and perform cryogenic magneto transport measurements in the Palmstrom laboratory.

The Associate Specialist will also be working with graduate students and postdocs in developing optimum materials heterostructures.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications, or related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

The lab (PI: Palmstrom) is looking for an individual who has experience in superconductor-semiconductor heterostructures. Specifically, we are looking for an individual with existing expertise in cryogenic temperature magneto transport measurements, test structure fabrication and device physics. Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Publication 1 - Please upload 1-3 publications
• Publication 2 - Please upload 1-3 publications (Optional)
• Publication 3 - Please upload 1-3 publications (Optional)

• Reference requirements
• 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and email addresses for 3 references. The committee will contact references for top candidates using the reference contact information provided.

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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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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  Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

Santa Barbara, CA