Project Scientist Position in MSE AY 25-26 Full-time NEW

Project Scientist Position in MSE AY 25-26

Materials Science & Engr / Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / UCLA

Position Overview

Project Scientist position

Application Window

Open date: June 12, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jun 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jun 26, 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 Materials Science and Engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites highly qualified applications for Professional Researcher and Project Scientist positions (all ranks).

Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields and an excellent track record in teaching and research in materials science related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields.

Additional qualifications: Excellent track record in research in materials science or related science and engineering fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointments will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them

About UCLA

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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

Job Location

410 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90024