Project Scientist Position

Position Overview

The salary range for this position is $97,000-$221,200. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Open date:
September 12, 2025. Most recent review date:
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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.

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series throughout the academic year . These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department. Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following engineering fields:
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. These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, and experience in the focus research area(s) listed above. This position is open for Project Scientists at all ranks—Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

• Curriculum Vitae
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• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Teaching Statement
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