Interim Postdoc in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a full-time Interim Postdoctoral Scholar position. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a strong record of research excellence and possess expertise relevant to their intended area of specialization.

Preferred qualifications include experience in establishing molecular beams and their characterization using laser-based spectroscopy; proficiency in developing and maintaining high-vacuum systems; experience in designing and constructing high-voltage systems for investigating Stark broadening effects; a background in hyperfine spectroscopy; and a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within collaborative research environments.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter (including their research area(s) and specialization), a curriculum vitae (CV), and, optionally, up to three letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02201. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2025, though the position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to start March 1, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.

For more information about the Department of Mechanical Engineering, please visit https://www.me.ucr.edu/. Additional details regarding postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside can be found at https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.

The Postdoc salary ranges from $69,073 to $82,836 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with University of California guidelines (see: https://graduate.ucr.edu/postdoctoral-studies.) . The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Scale, Table

23 - https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf.

Must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or closely related field.

Preferred qualifications include a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry; experience in establishing molecular beams and their characterization using laser-based spectroscopy; proficiency in developing and maintaining high-vacuum systems; experience in designing and constructing high-voltage systems for investigating Stark broadening effects; a background in hyperfine spectroscopy; and a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within collaborative research environments.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

References are optional. If you are providing reference letters, please combine and upload all reference letters

and include them in the Letters of Reference.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:

https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.