PhD and MS Openings in Nonlinear Dynamics, Phononic Metamaterials, Wave-Based Computing, and AI-Enabled Digital Twins University of Wyoming in United States

PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University (School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Singapore. This funded PhD project focuses on advanced design concepts for direct-drive electric motor drive , with applications such as eVTOL aircraft and other next-generation electrified systems. The research is centered on electrical engineering and electronic engineering , with strong links to mechanical engineering , materials science , and computer science . Possible research tasks inclu...

Purdue University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the ICoN Programmable Cloud Lab AI effort, led by Ilias Bilionis and Tianyi Zhang . The project focuses on agentic AI for scientific settings, especially systems that can interact safely and reliably with the physical world, including scientific instruments and laboratory systems. The research topics include harness engineering for scientific AI agents , curating and evaluating reusable agent skills , connecting coding agents with instru...

Two fully funded PhD positions are available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas . The positions are for students to join a research group led by Kaixiang Zhang , with a planned start in Spring or Fall 2027 . This opportunity is best suited for applicants interested in Mechanical Engineering and related research areas. The post does not list detailed project topics, but it clearly indicates a research-group environment and a fully funded doctoral opening. Fu...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Multifunctional Equipment Integration Group within the Thermal Systems Science Section, Buildings and Transportation Science Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate. The position focuses on research and development for buildings and the grid, with emphasis on materials science , mechanical engineering , chemical engineering , and related areas. Research topics include advanced electrical insul...

Funded PhD opportunity at the High Impact Thermal Lab (HIT Lab) , University of Mississippi, with a start date in Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 . The project focuses on single- and two-phase thermal management challenges in power electronics and microelectronics , using both experimental and computational research approaches. This is a strong fit for students interested in heat transfer , thermodynamics , computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , and engineering applications in thermal sciences. Eligibili...