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Fully Funded Ph.D. and M.S. Positions in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal-Fluids and Energy Systems at Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University in United States
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Positions are fully funded through Graduate Research Assistantships (RA) or Graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA), including tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.
Country
United States
University
Northern Illinois University

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Fully funded Ph.D. and M.S. positions are available in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Illinois University for students joining the Smart Energy & Thermal-Fluids (SET) Lab in Spring/Fall 2027.
The lab focuses on research in thermal-fluids, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, phase-change dynamics, two-phase cooling, and sustainable heating/cooling technologies. Specific topics include smart thermal management and predictive thermal control, boiling and evaporation, frost/ice mitigation, high-flux cooling for electronics and energy systems, and thermal-fluid modeling.
Funding is described as fully funded via Graduate Research Assistantships (RA) or Graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA), with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.
Eligibility highlights include a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy/Power Engineering, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field; a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0; and for international applicants, TOEFL iBT 91+ (waived for U.S. citizens and eligible native English speakers). Experience with lab experiments, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or CFD/simulation is welcomed.
To apply, email your CV, unofficial transcripts, English proficiency scores, and a short note on your research background/interests to [email protected].
Application timing: positions start in Spring/Fall 2027. No formal deadline is stated in the post.
Funding details
Positions are fully funded through Graduate Research Assistantships (RA) or Graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA), including tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.
What's required
Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy/Power Engineering, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required. For international applicants, TOEFL iBT 91 or higher is required, with the TOEFL requirement waived for U.S. citizens and eligible native English speakers. Background in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, hands-on lab experiments, or simulation/CFD is preferred.
How to apply
Email your CV, unofficial transcripts, English proficiency scores, and a brief note on your research background and interests to [email protected]. Mention your degree level and research fit with the SET Lab.
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