Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientists, & Visiting Scholar Positions in ECE for AY 26-27

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientist, and Visiting Scholar positions. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field and have a strong research track record.

Appointment rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is based in Los Angeles, CA, with an open date of August 26, 2026 and a final

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Strong track record of research in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields encouraged.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: $45,022 to $197,259 per year

Application Window

Open date: August 26, 2026

Next review date: Monday, May 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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.

Position description

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications from highly qualified candidates for Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientist, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks).

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related engineering field and demonstrate a strong record of research in Electrical and Computer Engineering or closely related science and engineering disciplines. Appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: Discrimination, Harassment, and ...

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related engineering field.

Additional qualifications

Candidates with an excellent track record of research in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

  Expand our reach as a global university

  Enhance our research and creative activities

  Elevate how we teach

  Become a more effective institution

  Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

  Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

Provide upon request

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About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government 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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Los Angeles, CA