Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics: The Solid Mechanics Lab under the leadership of Dr. Qiang Guo at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), invites applications for 1–2 fully funded Ph.D. positions starting in Spring 2026. Funding will be provided through Research Assistantships (RA) or Teaching Assistantships (TA).
Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity in Solid Mechanics – University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
📌 Summary Table:
| Title | Ph.D. Positions in Solid Mechanics |
|---|---|
| Designation | Ph.D. Scholar |
| Research Area | Solid Mechanics, Constitutive Modeling, Energy Storage Systems |
| Location | University of Colorado Colorado Springs, USA |
| Start Date | Spring 2026 |
| Funding | Fully Funded (RA/TA) |
| Priority Deadline | August 15, 2025 |
| Final Deadline | October 15, 2025 |
| Contact | Dr. Qiang Guo (qguo@uccs.edu) |
🎓 Designation:
Ph.D. Researcher
(With full RA/TA support)
🧪 Research Areas:
- Fatigue and fracture of advanced materials and structures
- Physics-based and data-driven constitutive modeling (multiscale and multiphysics)
- Modeling and simulation of energy storage systems using reduced-order methods
- Applications to flexible electronics, soft robotics, and aerospace engines
🎯 Eligibility/Qualification:
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
- Strong interest in solid mechanics
- Experience with numerical and/or experimental techniques
- Familiarity with finite element software (e.g., ABAQUS, COMSOL)
- Programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Fortran)
- Collaborative attitude, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn
📝 Job Description:
Selected candidates will conduct advanced research in solid mechanics under the mentorship of Dr. Qiang Guo. Research projects may involve fatigue and fracture analysis, data-driven material modeling, and simulation of flexible and energy-based systems. Ph.D. scholars will contribute to publications, present at conferences, and may also assist with teaching and mentoring.
📬 How to Apply:
Send the following documents to Dr. Qiang Guo via email at qguo@uccs.edu with the subject line:
“Ph.D. Application – [Your Name]”
- CV or Resume
- Cover Letter (describing research background and interests)
- Academic Transcript (unofficial acceptable for initial review)
- Contact information for 1–2 references (if available)
⏳ Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged.
📅 Important Deadlines:
- Priority Deadline (Full RA/TA Consideration): August 15, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2025
📍 Institution Address:
College of Engineering & Applied Science
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
📞 Phone: +1 719-255-3543
For more information, visit the Lab Website.
