Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, Visiting Scholar Positions in Materials Science & Engineering for AY 26-27
The University of California, Los Angeles
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 Deadline
Open date: September 18, 2026 Next review date:Monday, May 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks) for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Materials Science or related engineering fields and an excellent track record of teaching is required. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. Department: https://www.mse.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields Additional qualificationsCandidates with an excellent track record of teaching in Materials Science and Engineering or related fields are encouraged to apply. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references. The hiring unit will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11351 Help contact:mhatanaka@seas.ucla.edu