PHD Graduate Research Assistant: Two PHD Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) positions are available at Dr. Chongze Hu’s Lab in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at The University of Alabama. The expected start date is in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in the field of computational materials and mechanics with a focus on advancing aerospace engineering applications.
Summary Table:
| Position Type | PHD Graduate Research Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location | The University of Alabama, USA |
| Expected Start Date | Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 |
| Research Areas | Computational Materials and Mechanics |
| Application Deadline | Open until positions are filled |
Study Area: The research areas for these positions include:
- Multiscale modeling of materials, including first-principles calculations, molecular dynamic simulations, and mesoscale phase-field simulations.
- Computational mechanics, nanomechanics, and micromechanics.
- Materials informatics, high-throughput modeling, and artificial intelligence/machine learning in computational materials and mechanics.
Scholarship Description:
PHD Graduate Research Assistant Position in Computational Materials and Mechanics at The University of Alabama
Candidates for these positions are expected to be reliable and self-motivated team members with a strong background in engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or data science. The assistantship covers a yearly stipend, tuition, and health insurance. These positions may potentially lead to a PHD degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or should be in the final stages of completing their doctoral thesis before the application deadline.
Required Documents: To apply for this position, please submit the following documents in a single PDF file to Dr. Chongze Hu at hu@eng.ua.edu:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) containing information about your prior educational background and research experience, a full list of publications (if applicable), and the names and contact information of at least two references.
- Copies of official transcripts from your previous academic institutions.
- Copies of one or two most relevant publications (if applicable).
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending the required documents to Dr. Chongze Hu at hu@eng.ua.edu.
Last Date: Open until positions are filled. Apply early to be considered for this exciting research opportunity.
For more information about Dr. Chongze Hu and his research group, please visit the group website at https://materials.lab.weebly.com/.
