Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, Visiting Scholars 2026-2027

Position overview

Salary range: $45,022-$197,259/year

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at UCLA Samueli invites highly qualified applicants for Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientist, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks) during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

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 requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference may be solicited for final candidates

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11139

Help contact: apply@risksciences.ucla.edu

About UCLA

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.

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 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.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Los Angeles, CA