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Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Position overview
**Commensurate with Experience and According to UCI Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: November 2, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Monday, Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in civil and environmental, or a related field.
Anticipated Start Date: As early as mutually agreed upon.
This is a full-time, on-site appointment at UCI for an initial term of two years, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability and performance. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Qualifications:
This position requires a Ph.D. in civil and environmental, or a related field. The preferred candidate should have experience in water resources modeling and assessment as well as good written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a strong research publication record. The candidate will join an active research group to perform ongoing projects supported by federal and private funded sources.
Requirements:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications, and contact information for three references. Apply by submitting your application to our online RECRUIT system at: AP Recruit JPF10499
Qualifications
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - A brief statement describing the applicant’s relevant research background, interest in the position, and earliest available start date (maximum one page).
Curriculum Vitae - A current full CV that includes a list of publications.
Publications or link to publications
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine 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 covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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.
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