Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking motivated researchers to join a research group working at the intersection of advanced materials, nuclear energy, manufacturing, sensing, and AI-enabled engineering.
Postdoctoral Researcher and Ph.D. Student Opportunities in Nuclear & Advanced Energy Materials at the University of Central Florida (UCF)
The group currently has openings for 1 Postdoctoral Researcher and 1–2 prospective Ph.D. students. The research offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies for extreme nuclear environments, space applications, advanced manufacturing, radiation detection, and digital engineering.
Summary Table
| Position | Openings | Key Research Areas | Minimum Qualification | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 1 | Nuclear & advanced energy materials, extreme environments, additive manufacturing, sensors, radiation detection, digital twins & AI | Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field | University of Central Florida, USA |
| Ph.D. Student | 1–2 | Nuclear/energy materials, advanced manufacturing, sensors, radiation detection, digital twins & AI | Relevant degree/background in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field | University of Central Florida, USA |
Designation
- Postdoctoral Researcher – 1 position
- Prospective Ph.D. Students – 1–2 positions
Research Area
The research group works in multidisciplinary areas including:
- Nuclear and advanced energy materials
- Materials for extreme nuclear environments
- Materials and technologies for space applications
- Advanced and additive manufacturing
- Sensors and radiation detection
- Digital twins
- AI-enabled engineering
- Advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for challenging environments
Location
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Orlando, Florida, USA
Eligibility / Qualification
For Postdoctoral Researcher
Applicants should have:
- A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A strong research background.
- A strong publication record demonstrating research productivity.
- Relevant expertise aligned with one or more of the group’s research areas.
Preference: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is highly preferred for the postdoctoral position, particularly for projects with specific eligibility or access requirements.
For Ph.D. Students
Applicants with academic backgrounds in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Nuclear Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Related engineering or science disciplines
Motivated students with strong interest in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher
The selected postdoctoral researcher will contribute to advanced research projects involving areas such as nuclear and energy materials, materials for extreme environments, additive manufacturing, sensing and radiation detection, and AI-enabled engineering.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting independent and collaborative research.
- Designing and executing experiments or computational studies.
- Developing advanced materials and manufacturing approaches.
- Publishing research findings in high-quality journals.
- Presenting research at conferences and scientific meetings.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams.
- Contributing to externally funded research projects.
Ph.D. Students
Ph.D. students will conduct doctoral research in one or more areas of advanced materials, nuclear/energy systems, manufacturing, sensing, radiation detection, digital twins, and AI-enabled engineering.
Students will have opportunities to:
- Develop and pursue an original research project.
- Conduct experimental, computational, or multidisciplinary research.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at conferences.
- Collaborate with researchers across engineering and science disciplines.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following materials to:
Kunal Mondal
📧 Kunal.Mondal@ucf.edu
Applicants should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A brief description of research experience and interests
- Relevant academic information
- Any additional information demonstrating alignment with the research group’s interests
Candidates are encouraged to clearly indicate whether they are applying for the Postdoctoral Researcher or Ph.D. Student opportunity.
Last Date for Apply
Not specified in the provided announcement.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the research group as soon as possible regarding current openings and project availability.
