Two PhD candidate positions are available in the Department of Mechanical engineering at the University of Rhode Island.  These fully supported positions are for thesis research to be performed in the area of microstructure/damage interactions in advanced superalloys at elevated temperature in both air and vacuum environment.  The successful candidate must have a Master degree in areas related to numerical simulation of material behavior using Abaqus platform, has exposure to mechanical testing and is strong in both materials science and mechanics.  Interested candidates can forward a detailed resume to Professor H. Ghonem, ghonem@egr.uri.edu