Project Scientist in Computer Science
Position description
The College of Engineering at the University of California, Davis invites applications from qualified candidates for a Project Scientist position in Computer Science in the area of microbial evolution, synthetic and systems biology.
A Project Scientist will provide technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with instrumentation, data management or other research methods) in the execution of a research project, or in an outreach project that contains a research component, typically under direction of a PI, and makes project contributions that are at least sufficient to receive formal acknowledgement in publications.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or other fields that may meet the needs of the department. For consideration at the Associate or Full Project Scientist rank, a minimum of 2-5 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of refereed journal publications in the Computer Science and Systems Biology field.
Interested candidates should submit all materials via the web-based online submission system https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04084
Required materials include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, diversity statement, and names and contact information for 3-5 references.
The UC Davis College of Engineering is committed to building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of California and the nation. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. http://www.cs.ucdavis.edu/
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We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. The complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy can be found at this website.
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Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)