Postdoctoral Scholar Position

Position Overview

The UCI Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels 0-IV). These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a closely related field and subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
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 are ongoing recruitments and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal is based on performance and funding availability. The total duration of postdoctoral service may not exceed five years.

$69,073 – $82,836 (minimum pay set by UC salary scales). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Open date:
July 15, 2026
Final date:
June 30, 2027. Applications received after the review date may still be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field at the time of application.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent version
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Teaching Statement (optional)
• Names and contact information for 3–5 references

Submit via the online RECRUIT system: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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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.

Irvine, CA