Associate Research Scientist

Position overview

Position title :

Associate Research Scientist

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $145,500-$168,300

The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / 2024-25 / july-2024-scales / t14-b.pdf

Application Window

Open date : April 22, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Tuesday, Apr 21, 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

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego (https : / / cse.ucsd.edu / ) seeks a candidate for the position of non-tenured Associate Research Scientist in the broad area of secure systems. The Research Scientist will conduct research in new secure systems, software, and architectures. Among other responsibilities, the Research Scientist will address the security challenges for a new operating system built from scratch for wearable sensors and other resource-constrained devices. They will assume primary responsibility for developing the tools and techniques to secure the software supply chain against malicious attacks. They will contribute to both the development of the system, and the publication of novel features and capabilities.

CSE is home to over 70 faculty and 1,000 graduate students who span a range of research areas in computer science, computer engineering and bioinformatics. In addition, the department works closely with the Center for Networked Systems (CNS), the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (CalIT2), the Halcolu Data Science Institute (HDSI), the Design Lab, the Contextual Robotics Institute (CRI), San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and the Center for Wireless Communications (CWC), which provide unique opportunities and resources. More information can be found at

http : / / www.cse.ucsd.edu .

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

The successful candidate must have the following skills. Ph.D. in Computer Science with at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience working in Operating Systems and Security.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-4 letters of reference required

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04213

Help contact : ehembrough@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA