Assistant Research Scientist

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Position overview

Salary range

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 13-B. The salary range for this position is $96,700 - $114,300. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start Not yet providedApplication Window

Open date

September 1, 2026

Next review date

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Researcher. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in space physics or related fields.

The successful candidate will conduct research using the following: theoretical, observational, modeling, or experimental research on dynamics of solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere. Demonstrated use of ML/AI and analysis tools such as SPEDAS, IDL, Python is desirable. The core of the research is on topics addressed with current missions, including PSP, TRACERS, THEMIS, ARTEMIS, low-altitude and geosynchronous missions, and ground-based observatories. Candidates are expected to demonstrate (through published works) experience, breadth, and independence.

Work is to be carried out in collaboration with the Experimental Space Physics Group led by Prof. Vassilis Angelopoulos.

Candidates must provide a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c