Temporary, Part-Time Positions Visiting Project Scientist

Open date: July 28, 2025

Next review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for visiting project Scientist titles in various areas within MAE including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and controls.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience.

Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

• 0-3 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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.

• "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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