Postdoctoral Scholars-Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737-$82,836. See Table https : / / drive.google.com / file / d / 1NOYsgsY3aDqvWGUMqrjwdbgcxx3aS5EQ / view?usp=drive_link

Application Window

Open date : July 29, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Aug 29, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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 of Postdoctoral Scholar positions (Level 1-5) throughout the academic year 2025-2026. These positions require a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.

This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years and renewal is based on job performance and availability of support. Note : Total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

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 recruitment system at :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09835

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09835

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.

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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