Mechanical Engineering

Lehigh University's Department of Mechanical Engineering is now accepting applications for fully funded PhD positions starting in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026. Research areas include energy systems, computational mechanics, thermal-fluids, and materials science & engineering. Multiple faculty members have openings in their labs, with projects ranging from multiscale fluid dynamics and turbulence, bone fracture healing using computational modeling and MRI, model reduction and scientific machine learning for large-scale simulations, energy research (power generation, renewables, storage), and advanced thermal-fluids topics such as phase change and heat transfer. All positions are fully funded (tuition + stipend), with some projects supported by NSF-SNSF and NIH R01 grants. Applicants should have a strong background in mechanical engineering or related fields, and specific projects may require skills in programming (C++/Python/MATLAB), finite element analysis, or machine learning. For the international collaborative project, US citizenship or eligibility for a reentry visa is required. Interested candidates should review the department website, connect directly with faculty whose research aligns with their interests, and send a CV/resume and unofficial transcripts. The application window covers Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026, with a recommended deadline of August 1, 2026 for Spring entry. Lehigh University is located in the United States and offers a vibrant research environment in mechanical engineering and related disciplines.