Postdoctoral Scholars-Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

UC 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) in Irvine, CA. A PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required. Initial appointments are for two years with possible renewal based on funding and performance.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; this ongoing recruitment depends on extramural funding and may extend through the 2026-2027 academic year.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is required.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Position Overview

Salary

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

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 (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affine Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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.

Job location

Irvine CA