🔬 Summary
Kennesaw State University is seeking one Ph.D. student to join an NSF-funded research project focused on soft robotics and compliant mechanisms. The research will integrate physical prototyping, physics-based virtual labs, experimental validation, and scholarly publications.
Fully Funded Ph.D. Position in Soft Robotics & Compliant Mechanisms | January 2027
📍 Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia, USA
🎓 Designation
Ph.D. Research Student
Expected Start: January 2027
Funding: NSF-funded research
🧪 Research Area
- Soft Robotics
- Compliant Mechanisms
- Mechanical Design
- Robotics & Mechatronics
- Dynamics & Controls
- Physics-Based Modeling
- CAD & Rapid Prototyping
- 3D Printing
- Experimental Validation
📍 Location
Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia, USA
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
Ideal candidates should have:
- Strong CAD and mechanical design skills
- Hands-on experience in prototyping and 3D printing
- Strong mathematical and physics-based modeling skills
- Interest or experience in soft robotics, compliant mechanisms, dynamics, and controls
- Strong problem-solving abilities and research independence
- Research maturity and motivation for scholarly publications
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape is desirable; semester-long training will be provided
🚨 Visa Requirement: Applicants must already be in the United States and be able to begin the Ph.D. program in January 2027 without a new visa process delaying their start.
🔧 Job Description
The selected Ph.D. researcher will work on NSF-funded research involving:
- Development of physical robotic prototypes
- Design and fabrication of compliant mechanisms
- 3D printing and experimental prototyping
- Physics-based modeling and simulation
- Development of virtual/physics-based labs
- Experimental validation of theoretical models
- Dynamics and control analysis
- Preparation of research papers and scholarly publications
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact:
Dr. Ateke
📧 atekes@kennesaw.edu
In your email, highlight your background in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, CAD, prototyping, modeling, or controls and explain your interest in the research position.
⏰ Last Date to Apply
November 1, 2026
