Position: Project Scientist
Salary: 14% of $83,300/year
Posting Date: July 06, 2006
Starting Date: August 16, 2006
Closing Date: August 05, 2006
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Project Scientist in the general areas of creep deformation and transmission electron microscopy of ceramics. A Project Scientist is expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research project. This project is funded by a four year grant from the National Science Foundation. The initial appointment will be for a 12 month period. The appointment will start at 14% time at an annual salary range of $83,300 (based on 100% appointment). The specific salary will depend on the level of experience. Renewal of the contract and increased funding will be contingent upon the availability of adequate funding and performance. A strong background in ceramics, transmission electron microscopy, creep deformation, and grant writing is required. The position requires a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years of research experience. Good communication and writing skills are required.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and name/addresses of at least two references to:
Professor Martha Mecartney
University of California, Irvine
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
916 Engineering Tower
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-2575
E-mail: martham@uci.edu
Voice: (949) 824-2919
Fax: (949) 824-2541
The University of California Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
