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Temporary Researchers (Assistant Specialists & Associate Specialists) for Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job #JPF02887
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering / College of Engineering / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview

Position title: Specialist Series (Assistant Specialist & Associate Specialist)
Salary range: A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $61,900-$150,000 annual (Assistant Specialist), and $74,900-$150,000 annual (Associate Specialist).
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 a pool of temporary research positions (Assistant Specialists & Associate Specialists).

Assistant Specialists enable research as part of a team and may provide some independent input into the planning and execution of the research.

Associate Specialists normally provide considerable independent input into the planning and execution of the research, have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published research in the field, and a demonstrated record of University and/or public service.

Appointees to the Specialist series engage in specialized research, professional activity, and University and/or public service. Specialists use their professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions to the research enterprise of the University and to achieve recognition in the professional and scientific community. Specialists may participate in University and/or public service depending upon funding source and duties of the position.

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

Appointment start date and program duration will be determined when positions become available. The pool will close on October 31, 2025; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must have a Master's degree (or equivalent degree) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications, or related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Educational background and five years or more of research experience desired 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

  • Publications - Please upload up to 3 publications
    (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/JPF02887

Help contact: financial-analyst@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