Project Scientist Position 2025-2026

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions offer research and training opportunities in areas such as 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, and Nanoscale and Functional Materials.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, with experience in the specified research areas. Positions are available at Assistant, Associate, and Full ranks based on experience. Appointments are short-term, with renewal dependent on performance and funding availability. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, ranging from $97,000 to $221,200 as per UC salary scales.

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Application Procedure: Submit curriculum vitae, cover letter expressing area(s) of interest, statement of research, teaching statement, and contact information for 3-5 references via the online system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09783.

Basic qualifications: A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, with priority for specialties in the listed areas.