Hitesh Vora

Oklahoma State University is advertising a Ph.D. Research Assistant opportunity through the Great Plains Center of Excellence (GPCoE) and the Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) . The project focuses on industrial energy efficiency , smart manufacturing , AI-enabled energy assessment , remote and hybrid assessment methods , energy productivity , energy security , emerging energy technologies , technology commercialization , and energy workforce development . Suitable applicants should have a strong background in engineering , energy systems , manufacturing , materials , data science , mechatronics , robotics , or related fields. The post especially values prior DOE ITAC/IAC experience , industrial or consulting experience, publications, technical reports, patent-related work, strong analytical skills, team leadership, and excellent communication skills. The selected student will be admitted to a suitable graduate program within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University, with possible home programs including Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering , Materials Science and Engineering , or Industrial Engineering and Management , depending on background and research fit. Application materials requested include a cover letter , CV/résumé , unofficial transcripts , references , and a writing sample (such as a publication, thesis chapter, technical report, or patent-related writing sample if available). Interested candidates should email Dr. Hitesh D. Vora at [email protected] . Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.