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University of California Berkeley

Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist Usable Security and Privacy Center fo

University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist Usable Security and Privacy Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) School of Information

Position overviewPosition title:

Assistant/Associate/Full Project ScientistSalary range:

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The current base salary range for this position is $74,100 -$195,000.Percent time:

100%Anticipated start:

Spring 2025Position duration:

One year initial appointment, with possibility of reappointment subject to performance and continued availability of funding.

Application WindowOpen date:

October 24, 2024Next review date:

Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Final date:

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position descriptionThe Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) is a premier research and collaboration hub dedicated to building secure digital futures. CLTC is searching for a Project Scientist to conduct research focusing on usable privacy and security, including consumer information privacy, manipulative user interface design, algorithmic manipulation, data governance, and artificial intelligence policy. The Project Scientist will contribute to CLTC's mission by mentoring student researchers, producing translational work, and organizing research-related events. Occasional travel may be required.

QualificationsBasic qualifications

(required at time of application)PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)PhD or equivalent international degree.Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in a relevant technical or social science discipline.Experience conducting technical, social science, or design research related to consumer information privacy.Significant record of academic accomplishments.Experience conducting empirical research with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.Ability to work independently with a high level of scientific judgment.Organizational and communication skills necessary for effective project management.Demonstrated success in raising funding to support research.A desire to write both peer-reviewed and public facing research.Experience teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate student researchers.

Application RequirementsDocument requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterResearch ProposalReference requirements

3 required (contact information only)Apply link:

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04661Help contact:

jspitzer@berkeley.eduAbout UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.Job locationBerkeley, CATo apply, visit

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04661#J-18808-Ljbffr