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Project Scientist/Research Scientist 2026-2027AY
Position overview
Position title: Project ScientistApplication Window
Open date: October 12, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Project Scientist and Research Scientist positions during the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.
Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References may be solicited for final candidates.
Help contact: apply@risksciences.ucla.edu
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.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment