CCR- L Research Staff Member

The IDA Center for Communications Research, La Jolla, invites applications to be a member of our research staff. For this search, we have a preference for individuals who already hold the security clearance that is required for the job. We anticipate that applicants to this position would start work in the first half of 2027.

The Center is part of a non-profit corporation, and our working environment feels like a mathematics department at a leading research university, albeit without teaching duties, free of administrative burdens, and with a greater emphasis on collaborative research. The scientific scope is broad and varied; while we prove a lot of theorems, we also make high-performance implementations of mathematical algorithms and do practical machine learning and data analysis. Our staff is enthusiastic about collaboration, multidisciplinary teams, and combining theory and practice.

We are located in San Diego, California, which boasts one of the best climates in the US and many attractions including a wide array of outdoor recreation, renowned arts and culture, family-friendly activities, fine regional cuisine, and outstanding craft beverages.

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $111,515 - $283,015. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience and unique skills or qualifications.

At IDA, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package that ensures the well-being and security of our staff and their families. We provide a range of medical plans as well as stand-alone dental and vision coverage. Our retirement plans are designed to secure the financial future of our staff, featuring a generous contribution of 10% of base salary to our Qualified Retirement Plan after six months of service. We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance with a flexible work environment, an Employee Assistance Plan, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications
• US citizenship is required.
• Employment is contingent on obtaining an appropriate security clearance (which we will sponsor).
• A PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field is preferred.


Interested individuals should apply here. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position; a CV; and names and contact information of three people who can speak knowledgeably about your research contributions.

Applications received by June 19, 2026, will receive full consideration.

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Click here to learn more about IDA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.