UC Irvine: Postdoctoral Scholars, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

UC Irvine's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Henry Samueli School of Engineering) expects postdoctoral scholar openings (Levels 1-5) throughout 2026-2027. The recruitment is ongoing and depends on extramural funding. Initial appointments are for two years, with renewal based on performance and funding. It suits recent PhDs in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

• Typical window: ongoing recruitment through academic year 2026-2027; first review date was 2026-09-04

What you'll do

• Carry out research in a mechanical or aerospace engineering group, with the topic depending on which faculty member's funded project you join
• Apply your areas of interest, which you state in your cover letter, to the funded research of the department
• Work toward publications and research results on the project you are assigned
• Continue after the initial two years only if performance and funding allow, up to five years of total postdoctoral service

Who can apply

• A PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is required at the time of application
• A CV, a cover letter naming your areas of interest, and an optional research statement
• Contact details for 3 to 6 references
• Total postdoctoral service, including time at other institutions, may not exceed five years

How to apply

Apply through the UCI Recruit portal with your CV, cover letter, optional statement of research and 3 to 6 reference contacts. Applications received by 2026-09-04 got full consideration first, but applications are accepted until 2027-06-30 and are considered if the position is still unfilled.

Official page: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10343