A fully-funded PhD position is available within the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. Detailed project description and how to apply are given at this link.
Postdoc Open Position
A postdoc position is available in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University (SU). The research project, supported by NIH, aims to uncover the fundamental mechanics of preventing biofilm formation and fracturing biofilms with actively controlled surface topographies. The postdoc research associate will focus on the modeling and simulation aspects and closely collaborate with experimental groups at SU. The appointment will be 12 months, renewable based on performance and funding availability.
One PhD position is available at the University of Pittsburgh to conduct research on the effects of plasticity (i.e. irreversible deformation) on the mechanics of tubes. The research is supported by the National Science Foundation. During their PhD, the student will develop expertise in experimental mechanics, finite element method, polymer science, and composites. Candidates must have an undergraduate or M.S. degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Bio Engineering, and a strong background in mechanics.
Two Tenure-Track Lecturer positions at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia.
More info:
https://www.uis.edu.co/webUIS/es/concursoDocente/concursoDocente2021/ca…
agonzale [at] uis.edu.co
A PhD student is being sought to fill an opening in the Gross Materials Lab (group website: andrewjgross.com) at the University of South Carolina. Research activities are focused on the design, fabrication, and characterization of architected materials. Students must be capable coders to be considered. Prior experience configuring optical equipment and National Instruments DAQ hardware is valuable, but not required. Students interested in or having prior experience with finite element modeling, mechanical property testing, and 3D printing are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications are invited for two University Lectureships in Mechanics and Materials Engineering, to be known as the 'Granta Design University Lectureships in Engineering'.
Several postdoctoral and graduate student openings with primary focus on biomechanics is available immediately in the Shenoy Research Group at the University of Pennsylvania. We are looking for strongly motivated candidates to work on NIH supported projects on 1) cell-matrix interactions in fibrosis and cancer and 2) nuclear mechano-transduction.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Institution: University of Windsor, Canada ( https://youtu.be/RuAxubYgKcM )
Professor: https://www.uwindsor.ca/engineering/mame/cherniaev
Salary: will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, and will be determined at the time of hiring.
Start date: immediately
Position Summary:
This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field with experience on power electronics design and implementation from 100 W to 100kW. As part of this position, the candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to ongoing and potential future related projects, including ocean wave energy conversion, ocean tidal and current energy conversion, offshore wind energy, and regenerative vibration control, funded by the U.S DOE, ONR, NSF, national labs, and industry. The candidate will also be engaged with other research, development and outreach activities of the Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems (CEHMS).
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct research on topics across power electronics for off-grid and grid applications, including AC/DC and DC-DC converter design, energy storage, power management, maximum power tracking, feedback control, etc.
2. Significantly contribute to multiple concurrent projects through research design, data collection, analysis, modeling, simulation, implementation, and demonstration.
3. Manage project activities and staff, including mentorship of doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students.
4. Develop new research programs and other professional duties in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, staff, and students in the project team at VT and from external organizations, to:
a. Successfully complete research deliverables;
b. Disseminate efforts and findings from research and outreach initiatives including manuscripts in peer-reviewed publications, topical conferences, symposia, and workshops.
How to apply:
Candidates with required knowledge and experiences can send resume with contacts of three references to Prof. Lei Zuo (leizuo [at] vt.edu)
Lei Zuo, Ph.D, Robert E. Hord Jr. Professor
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Director, NSF IUCRC Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Email: leizuo [at] vt.edu, Phone: 540-231-7270
