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Job ID: 255173

PhD Student Positions in Design/Computational Mechanics/Machine Learning
University of Kansas


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Date Posted Mar. 31, 2025
Title PhD Student Positions in Design/Computational Mechanics/Machine Learning
University University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS, United States
Department Mechanical Engineering
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
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Job Description

Multiple openings are available for fully funded Ph.D. students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas (KU) for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. Candidates with strong interests in leveraging artificial intelligence and scientific machine learning to advance data-driven design and computational mechanics for the innovation of material-structure systems are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in topology optimization, reduced-order models, finite element analysis, continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics, dynamics analysis, microstructure reconstruction, uncertainty quantification, and scientific machine learning are especially desirable for the positions.

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields (M.S. degree is preferred).
  • Experience in using CAE software, e.g., Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran, and/or Altair.
  • Experience in developing computational mechanics and/or machine learning codes.
  • Proficiency in programming languages: MATLAB, Python, JAX, and/or C++.
  • Publication record in international journals (first-authored publication is preferred).
  • Good communication skills.

About the University of Kansas

Founded in 1865, KU is the state’s flagship university, an R1 institution, a member of the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU) and has consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities in the United States. In a commitment to innovation and research, KU invests $340 million annually in research and development, placing it among the top 70 in the nation, as reported by the National Science Foundation. KU has one of the most successful college basketball programs in the nation, winning four NCAA national championships. The city of Lawrence, home to KU, has been recognized by the American Institute for Economic Research as one of the top 10 College Towns. Lawrence offers a convenient public transit system, including an Amtrak train station and free buses on campus, as well as commuting to nearby Greater Kansas City in about 30 minutes. Home to 2.5 million people, Kansas City is a vibrant metro in the heart of the Midwest and will be a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.  

Application Documents

To apply, please combine the following files into one PDF file and send to Dr. Deng at sdeng@ku.edu with the email title of “PhD position application from YOUR NAME”: resume/CV (including expected graduation date, education background, GPA, a full list of publications/projects/presentation/posters), transcripts, one-page cover letter describing your research background and future interests in our lab, and names and contacts of three professional references. The positions are open until filled. More details can be found at: https://me.ku.edu/people/shiguang-deng.

 


 
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