Specialist Position 2026-2027

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $57,000--201,700. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. [See Table] .

Application Window

• Open date: July 15, 2026
• Next review date: Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

About the Role

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the Specialist Series throughout the academic year 2026-2027. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Responsibilities

Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following engineering fields:

• Advanced and Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Characterization
• Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self-Assembled Materials
• Energy Materials and Sustainability
• Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments
• Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering
• Nanoscale and Functional Materials

Requirements

This position is open for Specialists at all ranks—Junior, Assistant, Associate, and Full rank determined based on experience. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are short-term and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields.
• Priority consideration will be provided to those with a specialty in the following areas: Advanced and Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Materials Characterization; Biomaterials, Bioinspired and Self-Assembled Materials; Energy Materials and Sustainability; Materials for Structural Applications and Extreme Environments; Modeling, Theory and Computational Approaches to Materials Science and Engineering; Nanoscale and Functional Materials.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

Schedule

Not specified

Application Procedure

Applicants will need to upload curriculum vitae, name/addresses of at least three references, and cover letter expressing area(s) of interest to our online RECRUIT system .

Qualifications

• Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V., Cover Letter, 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: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10326

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: Affirmative 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