UCLA

Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Visiting Project Scientist

The University of California, Los Angeles

Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / Mechanical & Aerospace EngineePosted April 7, 2026Job ID: JPF10534

About this position

Position Overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 39.

Application Window

Open date: July 28, 2025 Next review date:Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

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 visiting project Scientist 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.

Qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form 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/JPF10534 Help contact:marciat@seas.ucla.edu