Project Scientist, Materials Science & Engineering

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

The UC Irvine Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series during the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions offer research and training across labs in the department. Ph.D.

in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields is required, with priority to specialties listed in the posting. Open to Assistant, Associate, or Full rank depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in the listed focus research areas in materials science and engineering.
• Candidates should demonstrate research capability across labs and be capable of independent work.
• Strong publication and reference letter potential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and training within department labs.
• Contribute to ongoing projects in multiple materials science focus areas.
• Prepare and present findings and progress to committees.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing

Materials characterization

Nanoscale materials

Computational approaches

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

The UC Irvine Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series during the 2026-2027 academic year. These positions offer research and training across labs in the department. Ph.D.

in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields is required, with priority to specialties listed in the posting. Open to Assistant, Associate, or Full rank depending on experience.