About this opportunity
UC Irvine lists this Professional Researcher in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
Salary range
A reasonable estimate for this position is $128,600 - $281,600. See Tables
Application Window
Open date: September 7, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Sep 25, 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 Mechanical and Aerospace at the University of California, Irvine, anticipates openings for a Professional Researcher at the Assistant, Associate, and full rank throughout the academic year .
Applications are sought from candidates with a PhD or equivalent, having a strong lab research background, publication record, and specialized training in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related fields.
This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions and part-time positions are dependent upon extramural funding and need. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support and need.
Application Materials
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement (one page or less) - describe prior experience, future goals, and address how you believe you can contribute to the overall research direction.
3-5 References (Contact Information Only)
Cover Letter
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
PhD or equivalent.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Describe prior experience, future goals, and address how you believe you can contribute to the overall research direction.
Reference Requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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 .
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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
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.
Job location
Irvine CA
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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