Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, Visiting Scholar Positions in Materials Science & Engineering for AY 26-27

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, and Visiting Scholar positions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. A Ph.D. in Materials Science or related fields is required, with an excellent teaching track record.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications. Applications open for the 2026-2027 cycle. Screening begins after the open date, with next review and final dates noted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields.
• Candidates with an excellent track record of teaching in Materials Science and Engineering are encouraged to apply.
• Level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's or PhD in MSE

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 39

Application Window

• Open date: September 18, 2026
• Next review date: Monday, Sep 21, 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 UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks) for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields and an excellent track record of teaching is required. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

Department

https://www.mse.ucla.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields

Additional qualifications

Candidates with an excellent track record of teaching in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life‑saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

Help contact

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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: Affidative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

410 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024