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PhD Student (GA) for Floating Offshore Wind Energy Systems
University of Memphis


Date Posted Aug. 5, 2024
Title PhD Student (GA) for Floating Offshore Wind Energy Systems
University University of Memphis
Memphis, TN, United States
Department Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available Immediately
 
 
  • Graduate Student
    Graduate Student
  • Mechanical Engineering
    Engineering Mechanics
    Civil Engineering
    Civil Engineering
    Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautics
    Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautics
    Engineering - Other
    Engineering - Other
    Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Energy Technology
    Engineering Mechanics
    Energy Technology
    Industrial & Systems Engineering
    Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
    Ocean Engineering
    Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
    Structural Engineering
    Ocean Engineering
    Sustainable Engineering
    Structural Engineering
    Sustainable Engineering
 
 

Graduate Assistant (GA) Opportunity: to begin in Fall 2024 (or potentially Spring 2025)

Please note: Fall 2024 admission is still possible, if the student is already in the United States, and readily have a GRE score that is above the minimum requirement.

Lee Research Group at the University of Memphis (housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering) is looking for one highly motivated Ph.D. student with research interests among the following areas:

  • Fluid dynamics, Aerodynamics, or Hydrodynamics
  • Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)
  • Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs)
  • Marine engineering, Naval Architecture, Floating platforms, Mooring systems.
  • Fluid-structure interaction, Multi-body dynamics

Qualifications

  • B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related areas.
  • GRE score is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and research skills.
  • Ability to perform computer programming, data analysis, and interpret results.
  • Strong scientific communication skills (written and verbal languages).

Benefits: Tuition and Fee Waiver, Student Health Insurance, and Monthly Stipend will be provided to the qualified student.

Please send me an email with your research interests and attach CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE score (unofficial copy or just numbers will be fine at this stage), and writing samples (first-authored or MS thesis preferred) to yhlee@memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis

The University of Memphis is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activities) doctoral-granting metropolitan research university located in Memphis, TN. For over 100 years, the UofM has been a catalyst for progress in Memphis, Tennessee, and the surrounding Mid-South region. The university is committed to excellence in education and research, engaged scholarship, and preparing a diverse student population for successful careers.


  • Equal Opportunity

    Equal Opportunity is the right of all persons to enter, study and advance in academic programs on the basis of merit, ability, and potential without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or status as a veteran.

    Equal Employment Opportunity is the right of all persons to work and to advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age or status as a veteran.

    Equal Opportunity is the law and discrimination is prohibited by laws such as:

    • Title VI and VII Civil Right Acts of 1964, as amended
    • Equal Pay Act of 1963
    • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended
    • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
    • Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
    • Executive Order 11246, as amended
    • Rehabilitation Act of 1973, including Section 503 and 504
    • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

    Commitment...The University of Memphis is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

    Responsibility.... All members of the University community have a shared responsibility to see that Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action procedures are considered in all academic and employment practices - admissions, grading, recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, discipline, benefits and other terms, conditions, benefits and privileges associated with academia or employment. All members of the University community should be familiar with the University's policies on discrimination and harassment and sexual misconduct.


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Yong Hoon Lee, Assistant Professor
    Mechanical Engineering
    University of Memphis
    3815 Central Avenue, ES 322D
    Memphis, TN 38111
  •  
  • 9016785004
  • yhlee@memphis.edu

 

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