"Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Nanoscale Heat Transfer in Mechanical Engineering (Multiple Hire Recruitment)"

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: Annual Starting Salary: See table 23 for the position salary range based on experience $69,073 - $82,836.

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: November 1, 2025. Exact start date negotiable.

Position duration: 2 years

Application Window

Open date: October 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 15, 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, Oct 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Mechanical Engineering Heat Transfer Lab is looking for two qualified postdoctoral researchers that are self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic to work on experimental measurements and numerical simulations of heat transfer in micro/nanomaterials and their interfaces. The duties of the postdocs will include i) conduct experiments and simulations to characterize non-diffusive heat transfer in micro/nanomaterials and their interfaces; ii) writing papers describing the results of the evaluations and investigations, and iii) assisting with the oversight of graduate and undergraduate assistants working on these projects.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Must have a PhD in thermal science and engineering, or related field, and experience in the thermometry and modeling. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

Highly motivated individual who has demonstrated the ability to work independently.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Authorization to Release Information Form - 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.
  Required Authorization of Information Release. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02032

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

Job location Merced, California