Open-Rank Project Scientist: AI, ML & ECE Research Leader

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, invites applications for an Open Rank Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level. The role encompasses independent and collaborative research across AI, ML, computer engineering, communications, robotics, and related areas.

The successful candidate will work with faculty, researchers, students, and partners to advance research objectives, publish scholarly work, and pursue external

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 scholarly publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals, grant applications, and externally funded 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.

Skills

Research experience

Independent research ability

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Scholarly publications

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in EE/CS

Job description

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, invites applications for an Open Rank Project Scientist position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level. The role encompasses independent and collaborative research across AI, ML, computer engineering, communications, robotics, and related areas.

The successful candidate will work with faculty, researchers, students, and partners to advance research objectives, publish scholarly work, and pursue external