About this opportunity
University of California - Irvine lists this Project Scientist 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 $100,400 - $229,000. 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 UCI Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Project Scientist Series throughout the academic year . These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department. Requirements: Applications are being sought for candidates with strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training.
Candidates must have a PhD or its equivalent.
This is an on-going recruitment. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. This position is open for Project Scientists at all ranks-Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Candidates must have PhD or its equivalent.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)
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.
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Job location
Irvine CA
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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