"Project Scientist Series UCI ITS 2025-26"

Project Scientist Series UCI ITS 2025-26

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Job #JPF09841

• Institute of Transportation Studies / Institutes and Centers / UC Irvine

Position overview

Salary range: $76,700 - $201,900 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oo9IMZ30UDLrEWjlIXzp84edyYOA2dGC/view

Application Window

Open date: August 1, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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

Project Scientist positions are occasionally available throughout the year in the Institute for Transportation Student (UCI ITS) at the University of California, Irvine. These are typically grant‐funded positions under the sponsorship of various faculty members. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated, with a PhD in transportation or a transportation-related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, Computer Science, Operations Research, etc.) and experience strongly preferred. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Appointments are based on performance and availability of funding.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The candidate for a title in this series must have earned a doctorate, or its equivalent.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09841

Job location

Irvine, CA