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!