Nicholas H. Nelsen

Dr. Nicholas H. Nelsen, incoming Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, is recruiting PhD students and postdocs to join his research team starting in Fall 2026. The group is affiliated with the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. Research focuses on the mathematical and statistical foundations of scientific machine learning, with applications in accelerating simulation, inversion, and decision-making for complex physical systems under uncertainty. Candidates with strong backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Funded PhD positions are available, primarily through the CSEM program, with other departmental options possible. The prestigious Peter O'Donnell Jr. Postdoc Fellowship is available for postdoctoral candidates. Application deadlines are December 10, 2025 (CSEM PhD) and December 1, 2025 (ASE/EM PhD and postdoc fellowship). Applicants should submit their program applications listing Dr. Nelsen as a potential advisor, and then email him with their CV, transcripts, and a brief research statement. More details are available on Dr. Nelsen's website.