Open-Rank Project Scientist, Computer Science Research

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science 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, hardware, and related CS fields in a multidisciplinary environment.

Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience. Appointments may be full-time or part-time, with responsibilities including proposal development, publications, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in a field relevant to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical 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 computer science.
• Design, develop, and implement research methodologies, experiments, computational models, and analytical approaches.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals, grant applications, and other activities supporting externally funded research 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

Research experience

Independent work

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Job description

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering's Department of Computer Science 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, hardware, and related CS fields in a multidisciplinary environment.

Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience. Appointments may be full-time or part-time, with responsibilities including proposal development, publications, and