Open PhD Position in Atomistic and Multiscale Computational Mechanics at the University of Alabama

A fully funded PhD position is available as early as Spring, 2022 in Dr. Ning Zhang’s research group at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), the department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics. This position is in the general area of mechanics, structural and multifunctional materials with focus on mechanical and thermal properties.

The research topics include:

(1)  Polymer composites;

(2)  2D materials;

(3)  Shape memory ceramics/alloys;

(4)  High entropy alloys;

(5)  Biomaterials.

We are looking for highly self-motivated students with background in mechanical engineering, materials science, engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, civil engineering or related area. PhD students in our group will be involved in first principle calculations (e.g., DFT), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, coarse-grained MD simulations and concurrent atomistic-continuum (CAC) simulations.

Interested applicants please send an email to Dr. Ning Zhang nzhang20@eng.ua.edu with your resume, cover letter, GRE and TOEFL scores if applicable. This position is available immediately, which can start from Spring 2022, or Fall 2022.