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PhD Position in Brain Injury Biomechanics
University of Texas at San Antonio


Date Posted Jun. 12, 2025
Title PhD Position in Brain Injury Biomechanics
University University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, United States
Department Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Graduate Student
  • Mechanical Engineering
    Material/Metallurgy
    Bioengineering (all Bio-related fields)
 
 

A fully funded PhD position is available in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The successful applicant will join a research team focused on injury biomechanics, specifically traumatic brain injury prevention technologies. The project involves both experimental and computational work in impact biomechanics, sensor integration, signal processing, and the design of injury protection systems.

Qualifications:

  • Background in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (B.S. or M.S. required)
  • Strong understanding of impact mechanics, structural design, finite element modeling, and materials behavior
  • Experience with CAD software and finite element tools (especially LS-DYNA) is highly desirable

Due to project timelines and visa processing constraints, only domestic applicants including international students currently in the U.S. will be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Morteza Seidi at morteza.seidi@utsa.edu.

Morteza Seidi, Ph.D., P.E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Morteza Seidi
    Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Industrial Engineering
    University of Texas at San Antonio
    One UTSA Circle
    San Antonio, TX 78249
  •  
  • 2077357660
  • morteza.seidi@utsa.edu

 

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