Position overviewPosition title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current scale for this position T37B A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $79,400 - $106,100.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Spring 2027
Position duration: The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding.
Application Window Open date: October 19, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 2, 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 descriptionThe Assistant/Associate Project Scientist will be responsible for initiating and supporting research projects in the area of Global Digital Infrastructure, including cross-discplinary research on the integrated technical, economic, legal, environmental, and social dimensions of the internet's infrastructure, including both data centers and subsea telecommunications cables. The Assistant/Associate Project Scientist will help mentor teams of undergraduate and graduate researchers to develop core research-based materials that will advance BCNM's leadership in the study of global digital infrastructure.
Day to day duties include conducting primary research, including both desk research and interviews with experts in digital infrastructure; coordinating and liaising with stakeholders across sectors, in communities, and in policy; managing research teams; and developing peer-reviewed publications as well as presentation materials.
Unit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/contract/
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD or equivalent international degree
Preferred qualifications - PhD in Architecture, Art, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Media & Communication, Policy or relevant field.
- Experience in research on global digital infrastructure and a track record of peer-reviewed publication and research supervision.
- Knowledge of historical and current developments across the digital infrastructure sector.
- Strong record of substantive international engagements and presentations.
- Background working with collaborators in an interdisciplinary context and across sectors.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research
- Writing sample
Reference requirements- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05579
Help contact: jspitzer@berkeley.edu
Job location Berkeley, CA
