PhD positions opening in Sun Group at Columbia University

Dear colleagues,

We are looking for PhD students in the broad area of computational mechanics. Our project is specifically focused on applications of machine learning (deep reinforcement learning, graph neural network) for computational plasticity and damage of crystalline and granular materials. 

USA citizenship is highly preferred but exceptional cases will be considered. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Please send a CV, a brief summary of research interests and skills, published journal articles, and the names, affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to wsun@columbia.edu Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the opening is filled. This position is available immediately. More information about the research group can be found at 

https://www.poromechanics.org/team-members.html

https://poromechanics.org/publications.html

https://poromechanics.org/research.html

https://poromechanics.org/pi.html

For any questions, please contact me via email wsun@columbia.edu (contact information below). 

Best Regards,

Steve