Project Scientist - Gorodetsky Lab

University of California Irvine Project Scientist - Gorodetsky Lab Position overview

Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $97,000-$121,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table [  ].

Application Window:
Open date:
November 5, 2025.
Most recent review date:
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
Final date:
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be reviewed after the review date if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group, at the Assistant level. The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. Expertise with the high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required.

The start date is negotiable. The initial appointments are for one year, with possibility of extension depending on performance and completion of programmatic objectives and milestones.

• Conferred PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Expertise with high‑throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.

Basic qualifications:

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

• Curriculum Vitae – Most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (Optional)

• 3 letters of reference required

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 any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed 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.

Irvine, CA

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