ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST POSITION

INLAND CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

University of California, Riverside

The Inland Center for Sustainable Development (https://icsd.ucr.edu/) at the School of Public Policy, University of California, Riverside, seeks an Assistant Project Scientist, well-versed in quantitative skills and methods, to conduct research in the areas prioritized by the Center, such as housing, neighborhood change, and sustainable urban development, among others. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in urban studies/planning, geography, regional science, spatial economics, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative research skills such as temporal-spatial statistical modeling, social network analysis, QCA, survey methods, and their applications in community-based research. Applicants must have five years of experience working at the Ph.D. level and at least 3 published peer reviewed articles that employ advanced statistical analysis to examine urban development issues. Experiences and knowledge of housing issues in California, especially the inland region of Southern California, is desirable.

Reporting to the co-directors, the Assistant Project Scientist will provide support for a range of activities to be undertaken in the Center, including taking the lead on research activity, supervising research assistants, writing technical reports, preparing grant applications, policy outreach, and dissemination of research findings to community stakeholders. An ability to represent the Center and the co-directors in discussions with on- and off-campus project partners will be critical, as will be timely communication with the co-directors, community partners, and key UCR campus staff. The anticipated duration of this position is one year, with the possibility of extension depending upon funding.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees must (a) provide proof of receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment and provide proof of Full Vaccination no later than eight weeks after their first date of employment; or (b) if applicable, submit a request for Exception or Deferral no later than 14 calendar days after their first date of employment. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For full consideration, please submit your CV, writing examples, a statement regarding contributions to diversity and inclusion, and 3 letters of recommendation using UCR’s on-line application system via https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01560. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting materials should be received by April 15, 2022. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.