PhD Positions in Human Factors, Human-Robot Interaction, and Digital-Twin Systems at University of South Carolina University of South Carolina in United States

The HUman Factors & erGOnomics (HUGO) Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, is seeking highly motivated PhD students for multiple openings beginning in Spring/Fall 2027.

Research areas include human factors, human-machine interaction, human-robot interaction, human-AI interaction, product design and development, industrial safety, vehicle ergonomics, and digital-twin systems. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, and Industrial Engineering.

Funding is strong: full financial support (tuition + stipend) is guaranteed for the first two years of candidacy, and continued support is expected for the duration of the PhD program, contingent on satisfactory academic progress and research performance.

To apply, email the lab director, Dr. Jangwoon Park (Associate Professor, Incoming), with a 1-page cover letter, CV, and a 1-page statement of research interests. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual or in-person interview.

No deadline was specified in the post.