Specialists in Clean Energy Institute Henry Samueli School of Engineering

Position overview

A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000 to $194,800. See the Represented Specialist Salary Scale (Table T24B) for the salary range for this position.

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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.

UCI's Clean Energy Institute anticipates openings for all levels of the Specialist series. Applications are being sought from graduates with backgrounds in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Applicants must have a proven track record of research. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. The positions may be full-time or part-time and may be without salary. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Application Procedure:
Applicants will need to upload a curriculum vitae, names/addresses of at least three references, and a cover letter expressing area(s) of interest to our online Academic Personnel RECRUIT System.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an accredited University.

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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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.

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.

Irvine, CA