What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Scientist in Education position at UCLA?
- Education / Educ& Info Studies / UCLA
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Project ScientistAPPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: November 7, 2025
Next review date: Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The UCLA School of Education & Information Studies invites applications for a Project Scientist position. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty on a number of projects focused on the implementation of Autism intervention in school settings. This is a non–tenure track academic appointment intended for individuals who have demonstrated significant, creative, and independent contributions to research.
Position Description:
The Project Scientist will be responsible for advancing the research objectives of the program by conducting extensive scientific research, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and publishing and presenting research to disseminate findings. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing implementation support and coaching to school administrators and educators to drive research projects forward. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of scholarship, the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Designing and conducting scientific experiments and school-based implementation research.
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
- Collaborating with scientists, researchers, school administrators, and educators to support interdisciplinary projects.
- Conducting literature reviews and maintaining current knowledge of the field.
- Planning and executing research projects in coordination with team members.
- Presenting research findings at meetings, conferences, and other scholarly venues.
- Mentoring junior research staff, including research assistants and coordinators.
- Contributing to the preparation and publication of manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
- Developing and refining research methodologies and protocols.
- Assisting with grant writing and contributing to securing research funding.
- Representing the research program at academic and professional conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Postdoctoral research experience conducting and/or analyzing school-based implementation research.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in statistical and qualitative analysis software, with advanced data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Experience in interdisciplinary research settings.
- Proven success in grant writing or securing external research funding.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience
Statement of research interests
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institutionPrompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
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Contact information for three professional reference (contact only)
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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “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.
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JOB LOCATION
Salary : $76,700 - $97,600
