Project Scientist - Materials Science & Additive Manufacturing

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine invites applications for Project Scientist positions in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the Samueli School of Engineering. These roles support labs and research opportunities for the 2026-2027 year.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, with priority in Advanced Manufacturing, Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, or Computational Modeling.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Experience in the focus research areas listed above.
• Ability to work across multiple labs and with collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities across department labs.
• Contribute to proposals, publications, and reports.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on projects.

Skills

Research experience

Experimental techniques

Computational modeling

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of California - Irvine invites applications for Project Scientist positions in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the Samueli School of Engineering. These roles support labs and research opportunities for the 2026-2027 year.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, with priority in Advanced Manufacturing, Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, or Computational Modeling.