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Temporary Researchers (Project Scientist Series) for Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position overview

Position title: Project Scientist Series
Salary range: A reasonable estimate at 100% time for this position is $96,300-$250,000
Percent time: Vary from part-time to full-time.
Anticipated start: Appointments are subject to availability of funding and departmental needs.
Review timeline: Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed.
Position duration: Range from short term to long term.

Application Window

Open date: November 8, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 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 invites applications for temporary research positions (Project Scientist Series). The Project Scientist position requires demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.

Please note: The use of temporary research titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applicants for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Applicants must resubmit a new application letter each year beginning November 1 to retain eligibility.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) or completed all requirements for a PhD except the dissertation at the time of application in engineering, or the physical or biological sciences.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD by time of appointment

Preferred qualifications

Desired qualifications include an outstanding research record or demonstrated independent research in the areas of: Computer Engineering, Communications, Control & Signal Processing, or Electronics and Photonics.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Publication 1 - Please upload 1-3 publications

  • Publication 2 - Please upload 1-3 publications
    (Optional)

  • Publication 3 - Please upload 1-3 publications
    (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - We strongly encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity. These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and email addresses for 3 references. The committee will contact references for top candidates using the reference contact information provided.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02872

Help contact: shannon@ece.ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Santa Barbara, Ca