Fully funded PhD positions in Cardiovascular Engineering (start Jan. 2024 or later)

Description: The Cardiovascular Engineering Lab (CEL) is actively recruiting multiple graduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in Biological Engineering or Engineering Science at Louisiana State University (LSU). Research focus is flexible, depending on the strengths and interests of the applicant. Projects at CEL encompass both experimental studies of cardiovascular biology and mechanics as well as computational modeling and simulation of cardiovascular function. Applicants with expertise in either (or both) of these areas are encouraged to apply (past experience is not required to be in cardiovascular applications).

Lab Website: https://lsu.edu/cel

Start Date: January 2024 or later

Benefits: Competitive stipend and benefits package (see details: https://www.lsu.edu/graduateschool/ga-support.php)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Admission to the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School at LSU (see requirements and deadlines: https://www.lsu.edu/graduateschool/admissions/requirements-deadlines.php)

Examples of Valued Areas of Expertise:

Experimental:

• Previous research experience with small animals (e.g., mice)
• Cell culture
• Histology
• Microscopy (e.g., TEM, SEM, etc.)
• Genomics / proteomics
• Mechanical testing of tissues
• Instrument / device design and control

Computational:

• Programming experience
• Numerical analysis (e.g., FEA, CFD, FSI, etc.)
• Image processing / segmentation
• Machine learning
• High performance computing
• Optimization
• Uncertainty quantification

Contact: Dr. Bruno V. Rego, brego@lsu.edu