Postdoctoral Scholar Position 2026-2027

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

Position Overview

The UCI Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of postdoctoral scholar positions (Levels 0-IV). These positions require a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a closely related field and subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Advanced and Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Materials Characterization; Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self‑Assembled Materials; Energy Materials and Sustainability; Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments; Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering; Nanoscale and Functional Materials.

These are ongoing recruitments and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal is based on performance and funding availability. The total duration of postdoctoral service may not exceed five years.

Salary Range

$69,073 – $82,836 (minimum pay set by UC salary scales). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2026
Final date: June 30, 2027. Applications received after the review date may still be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field at the time of application.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent version
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Teaching Statement (optional)
• Names and contact information for 3–5 references

Submit via the online RECRUIT system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10325

About UC Irvine

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.

Job Location

Irvine, CA