Materials Science Postdoc — Energy & Advanced Materials

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,073 - 82,836; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking postdoctoral scholars. A Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field is required, with expertise in advanced/additive manufacturing, characterization, biomaterials, energy materials, or related areas.

Openings are ongoing; initial appointments are two years, with renewal based on performance and funding. The total duration may not exceed five years. Location: Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field at the time of application.
• Subject‑matter expertise in Advanced/ additive manufacturing, characterization, biomaterials, energy materials, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent and collaborative research in listed areas within the department.
• Contribute to grant writing, mentorship, and dissemination of findings through publications.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary activities as needed.

Skills

Materials science expertise

Advanced manufacturing

Materials characterization

Biomaterials & bioinspired materials

Energy materials

Modeling & computational approaches

Nanoscale materials

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

UC Irvine's Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking postdoctoral scholars. A Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field is required, with expertise in advanced/additive manufacturing, characterization, biomaterials, energy materials, or related areas.

Openings are ongoing; initial appointments are two years, with renewal based on performance and funding. The total duration may not exceed five years. Location: Irvine, CA.