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Assistant Project Scientist at the Congo Basin Institute (CBI)
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 14-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7155732
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF11033
The Congo Basin Institute (CBI) at UCLA seeks applicants for a Project Scientist position to support the advancement of PANGEA-related research and partnership activities focused on tropical forest ecosystems, land-use and land-cover change, and climate-relevant environmental dynamics in Central Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and a broad network of collaborators across universities, government agencies, NGOs, and community partners. The position requires strong technical expertise in remote sensing and geospatial data science, paired with demonstrated ability to coordinate complex research activities across institutional and international contexts. Fluency in both French and English is required, as the role involves sustained communication and coordination with partners across Francophone and Anglophone Central Africa.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Project Scientist will:
- Provide leadership in project management, work planning, and coordination across multiple partner institutions.
- Support and engage external collaborators and stakeholders, including government agencies, academic partners, NGOs, and local institutions.
- Organize and facilitate workshops, trainings, and technical meetings, including bilingual convenings.
- Coordinate and support field campaigns, including logistics planning, communications, and ensuring timely completion of field activities.
- Assist with the process of securing fieldwork authorizations and research permissions, including coordination with relevant institutions and regulatory bodies.
- Support algorithm development, data fusion, and machine learning approaches for tropical forest monitoring.
- Support mentorship and technical training of junior researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international scientific meetings.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11033
The University of California 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.
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