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
Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 25, 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 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.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should post their curriculum vitae and three references on UC Irvine's new recruitment website:(recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10344)
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) 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)
Apply link: JPF10344
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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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
Who can apply
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