Postdoctoral Scholar Position 2025-2026
The UCI Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels 0-IV). These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science or closely related field and subject-matter expertise in one or more of 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.
This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Note: the total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. Application Procedure: Applicants will be required to upload a curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least three references, and cover letter expressing area(s) of interest to our online RECRUIT system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09767.
Qualifications: Basic qualifications (required at time of application): These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or other related fields. Application Requirements: Document requiremfents: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter, Statement of Research (Optional), Teaching Statement (Optional).
Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).
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