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FACULTY INTERESTED IN:

  • Joining a world-renowned higher education system
  • Reaching across disciplines to develop transformative research teams
  • Offering bold, creative ideas that lead to breakthroughs
  • Introducing innovative pedagogy Engaging in a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment
  • Educating tomorrow's diverse engineering leader

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  • Joining a world-renowned higher education system
  • Serving a diverse faculty base and student body
  • Advancing our person-first service approach
  • Identifying creative, new solutions to challenges facing our college and beyond
  • Engaging in a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment

 

Open Faculty and Research Positions

Open Rank Professor of Teaching Position in Computer Science and Engineering 2024/2025
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions. Specifically, the department seeks applications for an open rank Professor of Teaching in Computer Science. The Computer Science and Engineering Department currently has over 40 faculty members, including multiple ACM/IEEE/AAAS Fellows and Young Investigator/NSF CAREER award holders, who pride themselves in combining top-quality teaching with cutting-edge research. The research projects in the department are funded by federal (NSF, NIH, DoD) or industrial sponsors, with the new awards to the department for 2022/23 exceeding 22 million dollars. The department offers several undergraduate degrees, as well as MS and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, with 200 Ph.D. students currently enrolled. Information regarding the department is available at http://www.cs.ucr.edu. The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering is a well-established, rapidly growing college at UCR. Ranked in the top 50 best public research universities for engineering by U.S. News & World Report, BCOE has over 140 faculty members, more than 3,700 undergraduate students, 1,100 graduate students, and more than $44 million in total annual research expenditures. The college has five departments, 11 undergraduate degree programs, 10 graduate degree programs, and 11 research centers. Successful candidates will have a proven record of, or exceptional promise for developing a portfolio of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and in developing a vibrant externally-funded research program. UC Teaching Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities and teach a regular course load at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities at the department, college, campus, and professional levels. Candidates should also demonstrate clear potential for complementing and/or synergistically leveraging existing activities within the department, college, and campus. Appointments are expected to begin on July 1, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Candidates must have met the requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 3 [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t3.pdf]. The salary range for this position is $103,700 – $224,900. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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. See campus compensation page for additional information. To apply for the position interested individuals are required to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference or contact information for three references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01956. Inquiries should be directed to search@cs.ucr.edu. For more information regarding the specific areas of interest and application procedures, please visit http://www.engr.ucr.edu/hireme. The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
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Postdoctoral Recruitment 2024-2025
A postdoctoral position in the cognitive neuroscience of aging is available at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to work with a research team including Professors Xiaoping Hu, Ilana Bennett, and Weiwei Zhang at UCR, and Professor Aaron Seitz of Northeastern University, and in collaboration with Megan Peters at UC Irvine. This opportunity will involve working on an NIA-funded project to understand how individual differences in the structure and function of the locus coeruleus moderate perception and memory in an older adult population. The postdoctoral is expected to take a major role in the project, including setting up experiments, collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with graduate students and undergraduate research assistants, and disseminating results at conferences and in research publications. Successful candidates should have a strong background in fMRI data collection and analysis, advanced computational and statistical competencies, project management skills, creativity and a high-level of conscientiousness. They should also have expertise in one or more of the following areas (and knowledge of the others): neuroimaging, cognitive aging, brain aging, psychophysics, perception or memory processes, eye-tracking, metacognition, and the role of the locus coeruleus in cognition. Experience in programming psychophysical experiments, in either MATLAB or Python, is preferred. Postdoctoral must possess a doctoral degree in Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a related field. The primary appointment will be either in the UCR Bioengineering or Psychology Departments, depending upon candidate’s interest and primary expertise. This Postdoctoral position is grant‐funded under the sponsorship of various faculty members. Working with our diverse research team will provide a unique interdisciplinary research and training experience. Research will be conducted at the UCR Center for Advanced Neuroimaging, which features a 3T Prisma fMRI system with state-of-the-art eye-tracking and psychophysical systems. Interested individuals should apply online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01953. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 1-2 sample publications, a statement of research interests, a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin August 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Post-doc salary will be $ $64,480-$77,327 depending on experience upon start. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Scale, Table 23 - https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf. The appointment starts as soon as possible and will be for two years with the opportunity for reappointment contingent on performance and available funding.
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Part-Time Lecturer in Bioengineering
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a part-time or full-time lecturer position beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach at all levels of the bioengineering undergraduate curriculum. This includes an introductory seminar series and design courses at both the sophomore- and senior levels. The department offers BS, BS/MS, MS, and PhD degrees, with a current enrollment of 75 graduate and 350 undergraduate students. The BS degree program in Bioengineering was fully accredited by ABET in 2011. Students in the BS program have among the highest entrance scores for the university and receive highest honors and distinction at national-level design competitions such as the NIH Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge. Further, eight BS graduates have received the prestigious NSF Graduate Fellowship in the last few years. The faculty includes Fellows of BMES, AIMBE, and AAAS. Thus, the successful lecturer will be expected to help maintain our trajectory of excellence. Outstanding candidates should have either a Master’s or PhD degree in bioengineering or a related field, or an equivalent B.S. degree with bioengineering industrial experience and one year of substantial teaching experience. Salary for the Fall quarter begins October 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2024; the Winter quarter begins January 1, 2025 and ends March 31, 2025; the Spring quarter begins April 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2025; the academic service period for Fall quarter begins September 23, 2024 through December 13, 2024; Winter quarter begins January 2, 2025 through March 21, 2025; Spring begins March 26, 2024 and ends June 13, 2025. The starting salary will be $81,492 based on a full-time appointment. Lecturer appointments are eligible for renewal depending on need, funding, and performance. Interested individuals should apply online at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01941. The application package shall consist of the following materials: a Cover Letter, full Curriculum Vitae (CV), most recent Teaching Evaluations (1-2 years), A Teaching Statement, a Contribution to Diversity Statement, and at least three Letters of Reference. Review of applications will begin July 22, 2024; however, the position is open until filled. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the (IX) system-wide bargaining unit contract for the Non-Senate Academic Instructional Lecturer, Unit 18 Faculty between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/. For more information about the Department of Bioengineering, please visit http://www.bioeng.ucr.edu/. For more information about the Bourns College of Engineering, please visit www.engr.ucr.edu.
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Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering 2024-2025
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of California, Riverside has need for part-time or full-time Lecturers beginning the Fall Quarter for the 2024/2025 academic year to teach courses in the following areas: Introductory Computer Science, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Software and Information Systems, Technical Communications and Software Engineering. Qualifications include a M.S. or a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field, prior teaching experience is preferred. The initial annual salary for candidates with an MS degree is $81,492 and for candidates with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, the salary is $100,224. Salary for the Fall quarter appointment begins October 1, 2024, and ends December 31, 2024; the academic service period for the Fall quarter is September 23, 2024, through December 13, 2024. Salary for Winter quarter appointment begins January 1, 2025, and ends March 31, 2025; the academic service period for Winter is January 2, 2025 through March 21, 2025. Salary for Spring quarter appointment begins April 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2025; the academic service period for the Spring quarter begins March 26, 2025, and ends June 13, 2025. Lecturer appointments are eligible for renewal depending on need, funding, and performance. Salary: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf prorated according to appointment percentage. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a teaching statement and/or recent teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching, and a contribution to diversity statement to the AP recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01929 Full consideration will be given to applications received by August 22, 2024; however, the position is open until filled. Internal candidates will be considered before external candidates. Information regarding the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is available at http://www1.cs.ucr.edu . For information about the Bourns College of Engineering visit https://www.engr.ucr.edu/ For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the (IX) systemwide bargaining unit contract for the Non-Senate Academic Instructional Lecturer, Unit 18 between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. The Lecture unit provides vital instructional services at UC campuses and medical centers. http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.
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Assistant Project Scientist
The Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) invites applications for an Assistant Project Scientist to perform applied research on energy systems analysis, with an emphasis on life cycle assessment of technologies and pathways. The candidate should have a good understanding of energy systems and analysis strategies including techno-economic analysis, and process modeling and optimization, in areas such as renewable fuels such as hydrogen, battery technologies, transportation and electric grid modeling, and demonstration and deployment of novel systems and pathways. The candidate will conduct modeling and experimental work at CE-CERT and will participate in multiple projects. The Bourns College of Engineering, Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT)’s mission is to be a recognized leader in environmental education, a collaborator with industry and government to improve the technical basis for regulations and policy, a creative source of new technology, and a contributor to a better understanding of the environment. Established in 1992 and now operating as the largest research center at the University of California at Riverside, CE-CERT brings together multiple disciplines throughout campus to address society’s most pressing environmental challenges in air quality, climate change, energy, and transportation. CE-CERT’s activities encompass all three aspects of the University of California’s overarching mission: research, education, and public service. The successful candidate will have a proven record of, or exceptional promise for, competence in the understanding of renewable energy systems, optimization strategies, and performance evaluation tools. Specific skills of interest include: • Experience with LCA software tools such as OpenLCA, SimaPro, GaBi, GREET, and familiarity with LCA databases such as USLCI and Ecoinvent. • Knowledge of ArcGIS or similar geographic information system mapping tools. • Knowledge of Aspen Plus or other process engineering models. • Relevant computer programming skills and experience (Ex. Python, MATLAB). • Experience with data analysis and data management tools (Example: Excel (VBR), R, SAS, SQL). • Possesses problem-solving, quantitative, and critical thinking skills in energy systems and relevant issues. • Self-motivated and oriented, with the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with team members. • Possesses good oral and written communication skills with peers, colleagues, and collaborators, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. • Prepares written reports and journal articles based on research findings. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in engineering or similar discipline and have 2 or more years of research experience with a strong publication record. Advancement through the project scientist ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. The appointment is expected to begin after July 15, 2024. The duration of the appointment will be for two years dependent upon grant funding. Review of applications will begin July 10, 2024, and the position is open until filled. To apply: Interested individuals are required to submit a cover letter, recently updated curriculum vitae, a minimum of three letters of reference, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit job posting https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01915. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html The salary range for this position is $90,500 to $113,600. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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. Salary will be commensurate upon education and experience in accordance with university-established salary scales found on the Office of the President’s website: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html. For more information on the Center for Environmental Research & Technology, please visit https://www.cert.ucr.edu/. For inquiries and questions please refer to the contact email address under the specific recruitment on the AP Recruit website.
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Part-Time Full Professional Researcher in Mechanical Engineering
We are currently seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Multifunctional Materials Physicist. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in multifunctional materials physics by the time of appointment and, and have 3 or more years of research experience with a strong publication record. They should possess a deep understanding of implementing phase field models in COMSOL Multiphysics, utilizing the weak form with expertise in LLG for micromagnetic domain behavior and TDGL for ferroelectric domain behavior. Laboratory experience in measuring multifield constitutive behavior under various stress, electric field, magnetic field, and thermal loading combinations is essential. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in designing experiments, utilizing related instrumentation, and have experience in high-voltage experiments (up to 20 kV) with safety training. Proficiency in digital data acquisition systems, data analysis, and graphical presentation using MATLAB is required. Additionally, candidates should have experience supervising and mentoring doctoral students, along with knowledge of electromagnetic field theory fundamentals and composites theory. Basic laboratory chemical safety, handling, and disposal experience, including the development of standard operating procedures for laboratory processes, are also desired. Please note that this position requires in-person work; remote work options are not available. If you meet these qualifications and are enthusiastic about advancing multifunctional materials physics, we encourage you to apply today. Professional Research Engineers are expected to maintain an active research agenda and record of publications. Candidates should also demonstrate clear potential for complementing and/or synergistically leveraging existing research activities within the department, college, and campus. They will be expected to support new cross-cutting efforts relevant to their expertise. Research qualifications and accomplishments equivalent to those for the Professor series, including demonstrated continuous and effective engagement in independent and creative activity of high quality and significance. Professional competence and activity equivalent to those for the Professor series. University and/or public service is required at the Full Researcher ranks. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in multifunctional materials physics by the time of appointment, which is expected to begin on June 1, 2024. The duration of the appointment will be for two years. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Advancement through the ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. To apply for the position interested individuals are required to submit a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, contact information for three references, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01904. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 14B. The salary range for this position is $157,000 - $253,900 "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, 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. See the campus compensation page for additional information. Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 12, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
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Open Rank Faculty Position in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Chemical Engineering. The Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering is home to approximately 500 undergraduates, 100 graduate students, and 20 faculty members. Interdisciplinary collaborations are fostered by college-level and campus-wide initiatives and include plant science and agriculture (Center for Agriculture and Food Enterprise), the Center for Industrial Biotechnology, the Water Resource Center, the Winston Chung Global Energy Center, the Center of Innovative Materials for Energy and Environment, and the Center for Environmental Research and Technology. The University of California, Riverside's (UCR) Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) currently has 150 faculty members, more than 3,700 undergraduates, 1000 graduate students, more than $34 million in annual research expenditures, and is home to five departments, 11 undergraduate degree programs, 10 graduate degree programs, and 11 research centers. Successful candidates will have a proven record of, or exceptional promise for, developing a vibrant externally-funded research program and developing a portfolio of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UC faculty will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and record of publications, teach a regular course load at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities at the department, college campus, and professional levels. They should also demonstrate clear potential for complementing and/or synergistically leveraging existing research activities within the department, college, and campus. Applicants should have met the requirements for a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, by the time of appointment. Although all areas of research will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with research interests in Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering or Catalysis and Reaction Engineering. Candidates with research interests in the listed areas who seek to address current challenges in plant biotechnology and agriculture are encouraged to apply. Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. To apply: Interested individuals are required to submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, three reference letters or their contact information, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research, and a Contribution to Diversity Statement to the AP Recruit website at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01826. Review of applications will begin December 13, 2023, and will continue until the position(s) are filled. For more information regarding the specific areas of interest and application procedures, please visit https://www.engr.ucr.edu/ Inquiries should be directed to Ian Wheeldon (wheeldon@ucr.edu). The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) 3. The salary range for this position is $99,100 – $215,800. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, 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. See campus compensation page for additional information.
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