Professional Researcher in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position overview

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for this position is $124,200 - $272,000. See Tables https : / / drive.google.com / file / d / 1UfcSU4S_8DjfMRNfODVlRPDiwmrLLuJh / view?usp=drive_link for the salary range for this position.

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 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 2025-2026.

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.

Please apply online at : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09838

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position :

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) 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) 3-5 References (Contact Information Only)

4) Cover Letter

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

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)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09838

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.

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