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Posted: 13-Sep-25
Location: Irvine, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Engineering
Internal Number: 6567759
University of California Irvine
Project Scientist Position 2025-2026
Salary range: The salary range for this position is $97,000-$221,200. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t38-b.pdf].
Application Window
Open date: September 12, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series throughout the academic year 2025-2026. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.
Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following engineering fields: Advanced and Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Materials Characterization; Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self-Assembled Materials; Energy Materials and Sustainability; Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments; Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering; Nanoscale and Functional Materials.
These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, and experience in the focus research area(s) listed above. This position is open for Project Scientists at all ranks-Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience.
This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.
Application Procedure: Applicants will need to upload curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least three references, cover letter expressing area(s) of interest, statement of research, and inclusive statement to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09783.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Potential candidates must possess a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields. Priority consideration will be provided to those with a specialty in the following areas: Advanced and Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Materials Characterization; Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self-Assembled Materials; Energy Materials and Sustainability; Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments; Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering; Nanoscale and Functional Materials.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Irvine, CA
To apply, visit https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09783
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