Project Scientist - Gorodetsky Lab

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $97,000-$121,800. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table

Open date: November 5, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 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.

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a project scientist in the Gorodetsky Group, at the Assistant level. The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. Expertise with the high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required for the position.

The start date is negotiable. The initial appointments would be for one year, with the possibility of extension, depending on performance and completion of programmatic objectives and milestones.

• The position requires a conferred PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Expertise with the high throughput fabrication and characterization of organic electronic or bioelectronic devices is required for the position.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work with a wide variety of lab members in a team environment.

Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to the following on-line recruitment URL: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
09931.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The position requires a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Apply link: /JPF
09931

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