Job ID: 247189

Two Funded Ph.D. positions in Engineering

University of Alabama in Huntsville

  • Oct. 16, 2024
 
  • Two Funded Ph.D. positions in Engineering
  • Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
  • https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/...
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville
    Huntsville, AL
 
  • Open until filled
  • Spring 2025
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  • Graduate Student
  • Mechanical Engineering
    Manufacturing & Quality Engineering
    Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Electrical and/or Electronics
    Computer Engineering
    Engineering - Other
 
 

The Integrated Computing Laboratory at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, led by Dr. Cheng Chen (https://www.uah.edu/eng/faculty-staff/cheng-chen), is excited to announce two available Ph.D. positions starting as early as Spring 2025. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects, including computational design and digital thread development.

We offer competitive graduate assistantships, which include full tuition coverage, health insurance, travel support, and a monthly stipend. If you're interested, we encourage you to send your CV, transcript, and a brief statement about your research interests and how you can contribute to our projects to Dr. Cheng Chen at cheng.chen@uah.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree with research experience or a Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • A passion for research and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • A strong work ethic and a results-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to design, conduct, and interpret experiments under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A publication record and an interest in computational design or Internet of Things (IoT).
  • Strong programming skills in Python or C++.
  • A passion for pursuing a research-driven career.

Why the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)?

  • R-1 Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification
  • Space-grant University
  • 1st in Alabama Universities for Math and Science
  • 300+ DoD tech companies based locally
  • # 13 in the nation in DoD-funded research
  • # 16 in the nation in NASA-funded research
  • 3,000+ students in Engineering (~9,000 students at UAH)
  • Average class size: 23 for undergraduates, 6 for graduates
  • 17:1 Student/faculty ratio
  • $615M Economic impact in Alabama
  • $163.4M Annual R&D expenditures

Want to know more?: Email me your CV (Cheng.chen@uah.edu) and find out why joining ICL might just be the best decision of your PhD journey!


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Cheng Chen
    Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management
    University of Alabama in Huntsville
    5000 Technology Dr NW
    Huntsville, AL 35805
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  • cheng.chen@uah.edu


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