Project Scientist - Gorodetsky Lab

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group at the Assistant level. The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Expertise with high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Expertise with high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.

Skills

High throughput fabrication

Bioelectronic devices

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Eng, Materials Sci, Electrical Eng, Mechanical Eng

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $97,000-$121,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YMlF4LvxQPUtm5lMVFxmRQhviLvJAW0/view].

Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 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 Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group, at the Assistant level. The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. Expertise with the high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required for the position. The start date is negotiable. The initial appointments would be for one year, with the possibility of extension, depending on performance and completion of programmatic objectives and milestones.

• The position requires a conferred PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Expertise with the high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required for the position.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

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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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