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University of Southern California · 3 weeks ago

Research Computer Scientist

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

The University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) focuses on innovative research at the intersection of computer science and engineering. The Research Computer Scientist will lead advanced research projects supporting the Department of Defense, collaborating across disciplines to develop cutting-edge technologies.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conceive, plan, and drive highly specialized, basic and applied independent research projects in support of DoD mission priorities

Provide leadership and direction to collaborating researchers and students, including supervision of PhD thesis research

Develop research ideas, design experiments, and create algorithms, software, and/or hardware solutions to address complex computer science and engineering challenges

Analyze and interpret research data, author scholarly publications, and present findings to sponsors and the scientific community

Identify and evaluate data sources, emerging technologies, and methodologies relevant to specialized research areas

Apply scientific principles to plan, coordinate, and execute research objectives with significant judgment and innovation

Contribute to long-term research goals in collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including government sponsors

Qualification

PhD in Computer ScienceDoD simulation systemsAugmented Reality (AR)Virtual Reality (VR)Research publicationsIndependent researchTeam leadershipTechnical proficiencyManagerial skillsCollaboration skillsCreativity

Required

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated record of scholarly publications and contributions to research

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams and sponsors

Must have a current or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher) security clearance

Demonstrated record of outstanding research contributions and experience

Proven technical proficiency, exceptional creativity, successful collaboration with others, and independent thought

Strong managerial skills

Demonstrated reputation as an emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize research directions, exert technical leadership, communicate technical ideas, coordinate individual contributions to a research program, and present research plans and results in a manner that will elicit favorable funding actions