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Robert Wagner

3 months ago

PhD in Polymer Physics and Multiscale Computational Mechanics at Binghamton University Binghamton University in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

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Competitive graduate research assistantship with stipend, tuition support, and health insurance, subject to university policies and satisfactory academic and research progress.

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Binghamton University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Material Characterization
Polymer Synthesis
Soft Matter Physics
Hydrogel
Physics
Finite Element Analysis
polymer science

About this position

Binghamton University’s Wagner Polymer & Soft Matter Mechanics Lab is recruiting a PhD student / Graduate Research Assistant for a Spring 2027 start in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering Program.

The lab focuses on polymer physics, polymer synthesis, materials characterization, mechanical testing, and multiscale computational mechanics of advanced soft materials, including polymer networks, elastomers, hydrogels, and related systems.

Applicants with experience or strong interest in polymer network mechanics, elastomer/hydrogel synthesis and characterization, rheology, DMA, tensile/compression testing, data analysis, molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, constitutive modeling, or scientific computing tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LAMMPS, COMSOL, and Abaqus are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements include a B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field, plus a strong academic record, research potential, and excellent communication skills. Admission into Binghamton University ME or MSE graduate programs is required.

The position includes a competitive graduate research assistantship with stipend, tuition support, and health insurance, subject to university policies and satisfactory progress.

To apply, email a CV, brief research statement, unofficial transcripts, and three references to Robert.J.Wagner-at-Binghamton.edu. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Funding details

Competitive graduate research assistantship with stipend, tuition support, and health insurance, subject to university policies and satisfactory academic and research progress.

What's required

Applicants should have a B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field. A strong academic record and demonstrated research potential are required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Admission into Binghamton University Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering graduate programs is required. Preferred experience includes polymer synthesis or soft materials fabrication, mechanical characterization of polymers or biological materials, rheology, DMA, molecular dynamics, continuum mechanics, finite element analysis, and scientific software such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LAMMPS, COMSOL, or Abaqus.

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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Physics

Rheology

Mechanobiology

Constitutive Modeling