Open-Rank Project Scientist — AI, ML & EE Research

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Assistant, Associate, or Full level. The role spans independent and collaborative research across AI/ML, computer engineering, signal processing, and related ECE areas.

Candidates will work with faculty, researchers, and students to advance research objectives, contribute to proposals, and publish scholarly work, with appointments potentially

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Independent research

Collaborative research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Scholarly publications

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Job description

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

Candidates will work with faculty, researchers, and students to advance research objectives, contribute to proposals, and publish scholarly work, with appointments potentially