Postdoctoral Scholars-Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions (Level 1-5) for the 2026-2027 year. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is required.

Initial appointments are for two years with potential renewal; total duration may not exceed five years across institutions. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
• Postdoctoral Scholar appointments (Level 1-5) anticipated.
• Total duration of postdoctoral service not to exceed five years.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Position overview

A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491 - $85,736. See Tables

Application Window

Open date: August 17, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 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.

Position description

The UCI Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings of Postdoctoral Scholar positions (Level 1-5) throughout the academic year 2026-2027. These positions require a PhD in Mechanical Engineering 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. Note: 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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

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.

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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.


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Job location

Irvine CA