Materials Science Specialist (2026–27)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 201,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering anticipates openings in the Specialist Series throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department, with focus areas including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in one or more focus areas listed: advanced manufacturing, materials characterization, biomaterials, energy materials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and training across department labs.
• Contribute to projects in the focus research areas listed in the posting.
• Open to Specialists at all ranks with appointments renewed based on performance and funding availability.

Skills

Advanced and Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Materials Characterization

Biomaterials

Bioinspired and Self-Assembled

Energy Materials

Materials for Structural Applications

Nanoscale and Functional Materials

Modeling, Theory & Computation

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of California, Irvine's Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering anticipates openings in the Specialist Series throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department, with focus areas including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, and more.