Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Materials Engineering in United States
Postdoc Positions in materials engineering in united states
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Universities with open postdoc positions in materials engineering in the United States include Colorado School of Mines, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Colorado School of Mines
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Colorado School of Mines is seeking three postdoctoral researchers for a project on sustainable construction materials derived from red mud and residual materials such as mine tailings from critical mineral recovery. The work focuses on turning untreated red mud and treated residual powder into valuable products including supplementary cementitious materials, lightweight aggregates, geopolymer bricks, and related construction materials. Each postdoctoral researcher will concentrate on one produc...
Geology
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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This opportunity is hosted by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, within the Energy Sciences Division . The research theme focuses on future energy technologies and the multidisciplinary challenge of harvesting local power, conditioning it efficiently, and storing it for both short- and long-duration use. The project area is centered on resilient materials, devices, and sensors , with a strong emphasis on the materials, electronics, 3D printing, and design expertise needed ...
Electrical Engineering
Energy Storage
Power Generation
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies. The role focuses on research and development of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human-machine interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty,...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Argonne National Laboratory
United States
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1 month ago
Postdoctoral Appointee: Hydrometallurgy at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, United States . This postdoctoral opening is in the Applied Materials Division (AMD) and focuses on advanced processes for critical materials recovery from unconventional sources. The successful candidate will work on continuous hydrometallurgical processing approaches for selective and efficient recovery of materials relevant to energy innovation. The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team at the ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
United States
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4 weeks ago
Murat Barisik, Director of the Center for Nanoengineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is recruiting motivated postdoctoral research fellows , PhD students , and MS students for several funded projects supported by NSF , DOE , and DoD . The research group works in computational nanoengineering with topics including hypersonic ablation and thermal protection systems , high-entropy alloys and refractory materials , and reactive transport in porous materials for advanced manufactu...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Angeli Jayme
Arizona State University
United States
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4 months ago
Arizona State University is advertising a funded PhD opening in Pavement Mechanics within the Jayme Research Group in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment . The position is supervised/announced by Angeli Jayme , Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. The opportunity is aimed at a highly motivated doctoral applicant interested in pavement mechanics, infrastructure materials, and related civil engineering research. This is a PhD-level opening and the post expli...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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4 months ago
Parashu Kharel
South Dakota State University
United States
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5 months ago
South Dakota State University is advertising MS and PhD openings in Physics for Fall 2026 , with up to two PhD students to be recruited by Professor Parashu Kharel . The research area is experimental condensed matter physics , with a specific focus on the development and characterization of magnetic materials . This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in physics, materials science, and experimental research on functional or magnetic materials. Supervisor / announcer: Parashu Khar...
Experimental Physics
Materials Science
Material Characterization
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
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 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
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