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A Ph.D. student position in the research area of atomistic and multiscale simulation modeling at the Louisiana Tech University
The College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University is seeking self-motivated candidates for a Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D. student) position, with the earliest starting date in Fall 2019.
Successful candidates will join the research group of Dr. Xiang (Shawn) Chen (https://www.latech.edu/faculty-staff/single-entry/name/xiang-shawn-chen-1), who is in the research area of atomistic and multiscale simulation/modeling. A list of related publications can be found below: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qdz0cy4AAAAJ&hl=en
Job responsibilities: Use atomistic and multiscale simulation / modeling to study mechanical and thermal properties of functional materials. Job duties may involve methodology development (theoretical / computational) and applications.
Requirements: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Physics, or other related disciplines. In particular, self-motivated individuals who have research experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Finite Element Modeling, Atomistic Simulation
- Continuum Mechanics
- Solid State Physics
- Crystal Plasticity, Dislocation Dynamics, Thermal Transport
- Multiscale Modeling of Materials
- LAMMPS, DL_POLY, GULP
- FORTRAN, C++, OpenMPI
To apply: Please email Dr. Xiang (Shawn) Chen (shawnxc@latech.edu) with a detailed CV, including your GPA, scores of TOEFL (or IELTS) and GRE, if applicable and available.
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