Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.
Strong background in research methodologies relevant to risk sciences.
Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration within engineering or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching and mentorship.
Familiarity with UCLA's mission and strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research in risk sciences and related engineering fields.
Collaborate with faculty and researchers on interdisciplinary projects.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
Engage in teaching and mentorship activities, if applicable.
Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications.
Benefits
Access to a vibrant academic community at UCLA.
Opportunities for professional development and networking.
Support for research initiatives and funding opportunities.
Potential for involvement in impactful community engagement projects.
Full Job Description
Position description
The Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Project Scientist and Research Scientist positions during the [redacted] Academic Year.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.
Institute: https://www.risksciences.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. References may be contacted during the selection process for candidates under serious consideration. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11437
Help contact: apply@risksciences.ucla.edu
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
About University of California Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system.
UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States.
The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
