Temporary Researcher Positions in Mechanical Engineering - University of California, Santa Barbara

The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for temporary research positions in the Specialist, Project Scientist, and Researcher titles. This is a pooled recruitment, and appointments are subject to availability of funding and departmental needs, and may be part-time or full-time. Screening of applicants will occur as needed, for full consideration apply by March 2, 2016.

Qualified applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a related STEM field. Successful applicants should have an outstanding research record or demonstrate potential in the areas of: Bioengineering and Systems Biology; Computational Science and Engineering; Dynamic Systems, Control and Robotics; Micro and Nanoscale Engineering; Solid Mechanics, Materials and Structures; and Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics. A graduate degree or equivalent experience is required for Specialist appointments at the Assistant rank and above. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree conferred by the date of appointment is required for Project Scientists and Professional Researchers. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, research statement, and names and contact information for 3-5 references. Please submit your application via UC Recruit at the following link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00686

Applications will be kept active for consideration within the department until October 31, 2016. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a temporary research titles pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the “Next Review Date” specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time

The department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.