Global Digital Infrastructure Project Scientist (Asst/Assoc)

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley’s Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist focusing on Global Digital Infrastructure. The role includes leading research, coordinating with stakeholders across sectors, and mentoring student researchers in interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities include desk research, interviews, developing publications and presentations, and contributing to an integrated study of data centers, subsea cables,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program.
• PhD or equivalent international degree required at start.
• PhD in Architecture, Art, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Media & Communication, Policy or relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and support research on Global Digital Infrastructure; cross-disciplinary collaboration across sectors.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers to develop core research materials.
• Develop peer-reviewed publications and presentation materials.

Skills

Research coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring/ supervision

Education

PhD or equivalent international degree

PhD in Architecture, Art, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Media & Communication, Policy or related field

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley’s Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist focusing on Global Digital Infrastructure. The role includes leading research, coordinating with stakeholders across sectors, and mentoring student researchers in interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities include desk research, interviews, developing publications and presentations, and contributing to an integrated study of data centers, subsea cables,