Assistant Project Scientist - ECE

Assistant Project Scientist - ECE - 25/26

University of California San Diego

Position title:

Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: $97,000 - $121,800 (reasonable estimate)

Posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Open date:
January 12, 2026

Next review date:
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Monday, Jan 11, 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.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is conducting an open search for two non‑tenure track Assistant Project Scientist positions.

1) The successful candidate will perform research in the field of advanced optical imaging and sensing technology development and applications. Detailed work includes developing new imaging methods, constructing necessary optical components, performing experiments in the lab, collecting and processing data, preparing materials for presentations, publications and proposals. The employee is required to ensure that the data collected is accurate and the collection methods are scientifically solid to ensure that the resulting articles are accepted by top journals.

The employee will lead specific research topics, coordinate relevant efforts and supervise junior lab members.

2) The successful candidate will demonstrate the abilities to apply advanced nanofabrication and electronic packaging and backend processes to produce functional electronic, photonic, and micromechanical devices and circuits.

Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series.

Project Scientists may not serve as a Principal Investigator but may serve as Co‑Principal Investigators with members of the Professor or Research Scientist series. University and public service are encouraged but not required, and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities.

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae with a complete publication list, and a separate statement summarizing research interests.

PhD degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related area.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research

• 0-1 letter of reference required

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