Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Project Scientist

Position overview

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 38.

Application Window

Open date : November 25, 2025

Next review date : Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, Jan 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 Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for researcher titles in various areas within MAE including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and controls.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see : UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

All applications should be submitted via our online submission web site at https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 0-3 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

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF08827

Help contact : marciat@seas.ucla.edu

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.

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