Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Phase-Change 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

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)

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 Water and Energy Technology Laboratory is recruiting for two qualified postdoctoral researchers that are self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic to work on thermal desalination and phase change heat transfer. The duties of the postdocs will include:

studying heat and mass transport in thermal desalination processes;
writing papers describing the results of the evaluations and investigations, and
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 research experience in phase-change heat transfer. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those applicants with strong backgrounds in phase-change heat transfer, and experimental heat transfer. Highly self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent scientific research successfully are desirable.

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 may be found here. 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/JPF02033

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

Job location: Merced, CA

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