"Department of Communication - Associate Project Scientist"

Department of Communication - Associate Project Scientist
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10817

The Associate Project Scientist is expected to make significant and creative contributions to research projects, applying advanced disciplinary knowledge, technical competency, and a high degree of independence. Serving as a specialized research collaborator and independent investigator, the Associate Project Scientist will lead primary research and manuscript preparation. The scientist will be a key participant in the OASIS (Online and AI Systems' Integrity & Safety) Lab and work with various Communication faculty members, including Professors Hosseinmardi, Lamberson, and Kernell. Their specialized research focus will involve network science, statistical inference, and causal inference on networks, as well as the analysis and modeling of complex systems and social networks using advanced methodological frameworks.

The position requires the application of high-level technical skills derived from advanced doctoral training and research experience. The Associate Project Scientist will utilize expertise in probabilistic graphical models, causal inference techniques, statistical physics, information theory, machine learning, signal processing, and optimization to address complex communication and social science research problems. They will specifically apply advanced methods for data analysis and modeling, such as community detection and link prediction. Beyond direct research, the incumbent will assist in the mentorship and training of graduate and undergraduate student researchers involved in these various departmental projects.

Professional activity and the dissemination of research are core requirements for this series. The Associate Project Scientist will be responsible for preparing and submitting research findings to prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences. They will maintain active engagement in the scientific community by serving as a peer reviewer for journals such as PNAS, Science Advances, and Physical Review Letters. Additionally, the Associate Project Scientist will support the department's research infrastructure by assisting the Principal Investigator and other faculty in the preparation and submission of grant proposals to secure extramural funding.

The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 37A. The annual salary range for this position is $94,600 - $117,000

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10817