Funded PhD position in Engineering Science or Geomechanics
Are you interested in a funded PhD position? Do you have B.S. in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or M.S. in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering? Join our dynamic research team where you can work on ground-breaking discoveries in the interdisciplinary field of “Multiphysics at interfaces in porous materials”.
The Program:
The Engineering Science and Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics Programs at the University of Colorado Boulder focus on building a strong knowledge background for PhD students who are interested in research in a variety of fields. We have excellent faculty who:
· Provide top notch courses in analytical mechanics, computational mechanics, and applied mathematics.
· Guide you towards innovative research ideas.
· Help you build foundations in knowledge and experience that can launch you towards your future goals.
The Position:
We are seeking a PhD student with passion for mechanics and physics to work in a funded graduate research assistant (GRA) position at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), CEAE department, starting Spring or Fall 2022.
What we want to see in you:
· Anticipated or recently obtained (<1 year) B.S. in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or M.S. in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering.
· Strong background in physics, solid mechanics, and mathematics.
· Candidates who are self-driven in learning new knowledge.
· Candidates who demonstrate excellent research ability.
What you will do:
· Perform theoretical mechanics research on the behavior of porous materials with focus on physiochemical processes at the solid-surface interface.
Why Should You Apply?
· Teaching Assistantship and Research Assistantship (~$2600 per month) with tuition coverage for 4 years.
· Great health insurance benefits.
· Excellent faculty and coursework options.
· State-of-the-art facilities.
For more information, please contact Dr. Yida Zhang via yida.zhang [at] colorado.edu (yida[dot]zhang[at]colorado[dot]edu). For those who are interested in applying, please send an email with subject line “Application for Poromechanics GRA PhD Position”. The email must include a curriculum vitae/resume, GRE scores, and academic transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately. ADDIN EN.REFLIST