Project Scientist Position in MSE AY 26-27

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) invites qualified applicants for Professional Researcher and Project Scientist positions in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Open date: September 17, 2026; next review: September 30, 2026; final date: June 30, 2027. Location is Los Angeles, CA.

Candidates with a Ph.D. in Materials Science or related fields and a strong track record in teaching and research are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or related engineering fields is required.
• Excellent track record in research in materials science or related science and engineering fields is encouraged; appointment will be commensurate with qualifications.

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related engineering fields

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Project Scientist position

Application Window

Open date: September 17, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 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 Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the UCL.A Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Professional Researcher and Project Scientist positions (all ranks).

Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields and an excellent track record in teaching and research in materials science related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://poIicy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields.

Additional qualifications: Excellent track record in research in materials science or related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply, The level of appointments will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affi

Job location

410 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90024