Associate/Full Research Scientist

Position overview

Position title: Research Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this open-rank position is $124,000-$164,100. The UC Academic salary scale sets the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. Table 13A: salary scale 13A Table 13B:salary scale 13B Table 14A: salary scale 14A Table 14B:salary scale 14B

Application Window

Open date: May 8, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 7, 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

Qualcomm Institute (QI), at the University of California, San Diego, (qi.ucsd.edu) is conducting an open search for a Research Scientist (Associate or Full level) in Remote Sensing, Mapping, Modeling and Multimodal digital documentation and digital twin synthesis. QI is committed to academic excellence and diversity.

Responsibilities include: Author/Co-author peer reviewed publications. Collaborate with PIs, postdocs and graduate student researchers to develop proposals and bring in substantial funding to support new and ongoing research projects. Identify and cultivate funding and collaborative opportunities that are mutually beneficial. Publish novel research related to research focus and demonstrate the highest standards of professional research in higher education.

Appointment durations vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Doctorate degree in Satellite and Remote Sensing, Mapping, Modeling, or related field is required at time of application. Evidence of independent scholarly impact and research productivity. Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and advise students.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)