University of Wyoming Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows: AI + a second area (e.g., Solid Mechanics and Materials realted to energy applicaiton)

Dear Colleagues,

The University of Wyoming is accepting applications for the Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows Program, a two-year interdisciplinary research position focusing on AI applications in several selected areas. 

It should be noted that the UWYO Research Office will select and support the candidates, with the requirement the candidates have a strong background in AI, and relevant expertise and the interests to use AI to solve problems pertinent to one of the several list topic areas. It is also expected that the candidate will work with the Research Office to identify 2 or more faculty advisors at UW.

Among the listed research topic areas, I have ongoing or planned research in the area of Nuclear Power Related Engineering (e.g., thermal and irradiation creep of superalloy) and Energy Materials (i.e., modeling of battery and hydrogen embrittlement in metals and digital-twin for manufacturing process). I would highly encourage candidates with machine learning/data-driven and relevant background to apply. For those interested in identifying potential collaboration with my group in the areas listed above, and indicating it in your research statement, I am happy to discuss.

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Deadline: 02/15/2025

Eligibility

1) Graduate students who are within a year of finishing their Ph.D.

2) Recent Ph.D. recipients within three years of graduation

Applications from both domestic and international candidates are welcome.

Funding and Support

Fellows accepted into the program will be awarded a two-year stipend starting at $70,000 annually, plus additional funds for benefits coverage. Fellows will receive professional development opportunities, entrepreneurship-focused workshops, and mentorship from experts in at least two disciplines.

For complete details about the opportunity, visit: https://www.uwyo.edu/research/research-at-uw/distinguished-postdoc-fellowship-program.html

About Zhang's research, see details at Computations for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory

About Laramie:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.  Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Best,

Xiang