Research Positions

Jr. Specialist - Part-time

Will remain open until filled

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is seeking applicants for a part‐time Jr. Specialist position (10 hours per week) for a one‐year appointment in micro‐ and milli‐ engineering for biomedical applications. Applicants should have experience in designing, testing and fabricating micro‐ and/or milli‐devices for ophthalmological and other biomedical applications.

Assistant Project Scientist - Chesler Lab

Will remain open until filled

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is currently accepting applications for an assistant project scientist in the laboratory of Professor Naomi Chesler (cheslerlab.org), who directs the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center (circ.eng.uci.edu).  The position

Specialist Series – Biomedical Engineering

Minimum annual salary range is $51,300 to $86,900. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.
Will remain open until filled

 The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the specialist series throughout the academic year 2023-24. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following biomedical engineering fields:

Project Scientist 2023-2024

$90,500-$206,400, Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the project scientist series throughout the academic year 2023-2024. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Specialist Position 2023-2024

$51,300-$181,800, Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the specialist series throughout the academic year 2023-2024. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Professional Researcher 2023-2024

$115,000-$253,900, Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

The UCI Department of Material Science and Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the researcher series throughout the academic year 2023-2024. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various labs in the department.

Specialists in Advanced Power and Energy Program at the Samueli School of Engineering

$51,300 - $181,800, salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.
Will remain open until filled

The Advanced Power and Energy Program anticipates openings for all levels of the specialist series. Applications are being sought from graduates with backgrounds in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Applicants must have a proven track record of research. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual principal investigators. The positions may be full-time or part-time and may be without salary.

Specialist Series – BME /Tissue Engineering

Minimum annual salary range is $51,300 to $86,900. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.
Will remain open until filled

The UCI Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the specialist series in the field of tissue engineering throughout the academic year 2023-24. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within the various laboratories in the department.

Seeking qualified candidates with experience in the following tissue engineering areas:

Project Scientist - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

$86,600 – $113,700
Will remain open until filled

The UC Irvine Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group, at the assistant or associate level. The position requires a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, molecular and cellular biology, polymer chemistry or related fields. There are multiple openings for applicants with expertise in cell biology, cellular engineering and bioelectronics, broadly defined.

Specialist in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Commensurate with experience

The UC Irvine Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in all levels of the specialist series throughout the academic year 2022-23. Applications are being sought from graduates with backgrounds in mechanical or aerospace engineering. 

Project Scientist in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Commensurate with experience

The UC Irvine Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in the project scientist series throughout the academic year 2022-23. These positions offer a stimulating array of research and training opportunities within  various labs in the department. Requirements: Applicants should have strong laboratory research backgrounds and specialized training.

Candidates must have a doctorate or its equivalent.

Professional Researcher in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Commensurate with experience

The UC Irvine Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering anticipates openings for a professional researcher at the assistant, associate and full rank levels throughout the academic year 2022-23. 

Applications are sought from candidates with a doctorate or equivalent, having a strong lab research background, publication record, and specialized training in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related fields. 

Specialists in Advanced Power and Energy Program

Commensurate with experience
Will remain open until filled

The Advanced Power and Energy Program(APEP) in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering anticipates openings for all levels of the specialist series. Applications are being sought from graduates with backgrounds in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Applicants must have a proven track record of research. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual principal investigators. The positions may be full time or part time and may be without salary. Dependent upon extramural funding, salary is commensurate with experience.

Project Scientist Position - Gorodetsky Lab

Commensurate with experience
Will remain open until filled

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Irvine invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group. The position requires a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, molecular and cellular biology, polymer chemistry or related fields. There are multiple openings for applicants with expertise in cell biology, cellular engineering and bioelectronics, broadly defined. Expertise with mammalian cell culture, specifically within the context of bioelectronic devices, is required for the position. The start date is negotiable.