The Gu Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley has postdoctoral positions available. The positions will involve developing state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and multi-physics modeling approaches to design novel materials with superior properties and functionalities. There are two positions available with the following descriptions and skills:
1. Computational modeling and design approach for composite materials: This project involves developing multi-physics simulations and AI algorithms to accelerate the modeling and design of composites for high-velocity impact.
2. Theoretical modeling and inverse design approach for piezoelectric materials: This project involves developing a generalized elastodynamic homogenization theory and AI-driven microstructural design of piezoelectric materials for energy conversion applications.
The appointment is for one year with the possibility of an extension. Evaluations will start immediately until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send the following information as a single PDF to Prof. Grace Gu (ggu [at] berkeley.edu (ggu[at]berkeley[dot]edu)) with the subject line “Postdoctoral Application – [Name]”:
1) Cover Letter – include your background, desired start date, career goals after the postdoc position, and experience with one of the two projects mentioned above
2) CV that includes a full list of publications
3) Names and contact information of three references
4) [Optional] Copies of up to three relevant papers