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

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, and Visiting Scholar positions 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.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields required.
• Excellent track record of teaching in Materials Science and Engineering is encouraged.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields

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

Most recent review date: Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

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:

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.

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: Affliative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

410 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024