Fully Funded PhD Positions in Bioengineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Structural Engineering San Diego State University in United States

Fully funded PhD positions are available in the SDSU–UCSD joint training program, based at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. The opportunity is aimed at highly motivated students interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, advanced manufacturing, and bioinspired design.

Research tracks include Bioengineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Structural Engineering. The lab’s research themes include multi-material 3D printing and additive manufacturing, bioinspired structures and metamaterials, structural mechanics and multiscale mechanical behavior, smart materials and functional structures, and high-performance structural design for applications such as robotics, protective structures, biomedical devices, and energy harvesting.

Funding is strong: admitted PhD students receive full tuition coverage and a competitive stipend. The post emphasizes a joint training environment with shared resources from SDSU and UCSD, offering access to a broad interdisciplinary research ecosystem and strong academic/industry connections in San Diego.

Eligibility highlights include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, mechanics, materials science, physics, or a related field; a strong background in 3D printing; research experience preferred; and meeting SDSU/UCSD PhD admission requirements, including English proficiency.

To apply, send a CV, transcripts, representative publications (if any), and a brief statement of research interests to the PI’s email. The post does not specify a deadline, so applicants should contact the lab promptly.