Postdoctoral Scholars - Clean Energy Institute Henry Samueli School of Engineering

Position Overview

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step ‑scale salaries are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Open date:
July 1, 2026

Next review date:
Friday, Jul 31, 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.

The Clean Energy Institute (CEI) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions in the basic science of energy (e.g., electrochemistry, combustion kinetics) to applied energy research (e.g., fuel cells, gas turbines, smart grids).

Positions require a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and/or Aerospace Engineering.

This is an ongoing recruitment, and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years, and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. 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)

Apply link: (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.

As a condition of employment, finalists will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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