Specialist Position 2026-2027

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 201,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering anticipates openings in the Specialist Series throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department, with focus areas including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Energy Materials, and more.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in one or more focus areas listed: advanced manufacturing, materials characterization, biomaterials, energy materials.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and training across department labs.
• Contribute to projects in the focus research areas listed in the posting.
• Open to Specialists at all ranks with appointments renewed based on performance and funding availability.

Skills

Advanced and Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Materials Characterization

Biomaterials

Bioinspired and Self-Assembled

Energy Materials

Materials for Structural Applications

Nanoscale and Functional Materials

Modeling, Theory & Computation

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $57,000–$201,700. Application window: Open July 15, 2026; next review Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific; final date Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59 pm Pacific.

Position Description

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Specialist Series throughout the academic year 2026–2027. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department. Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following engineering fields: Advanced and Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Materials Characterization, Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self-Assembled Materials, Energy Materials and Sustainability, Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments, Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscale and Functional Materials. These positions require a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields, and experience in the focus research area(s) listed above. This position is open for Specialists at all ranks—Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience. Initial appointments are short‑term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields. Priority consideration will be provided to those with a specialty in the following areas: advanced and additive manufacturing, advanced materials characterization, biomaterials, bioinspired and self‑assembled materials, energy materials and sustainability, materials for structural applications and extreme environments, modeling, theory and computational approaches to materials science and engineering, nanoscale and functional materials.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent version
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Teaching Statement (optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3–5 required (contact information only)

Apply Link

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10326

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA