
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
489 professors found
Associate Professor
University of Utah
United States
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Machine Learning
Material Characterization
Materials Science
Professor
University of Utah
United States
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Material Characterization
Adsorption Science
Surface Science
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University
United States
Medical Imaging
Solid Mechanics
Noninvasive Imaging
Material Characterization
Tissue Mechanics
Research Professor
Northwestern University
United States
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Deep Learning
Materials Science
Material Characterization
University of Utah 2
United States
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Micromechanics
Composite Material
Composites Engineering
Assistant Professor
Florida Polytechnic University
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Material Characterization
Resonator Design
Ultrasonic
Florida International University
United States
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
High-temperature Alloys
Nanostructured Materials
Has grant
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Pittsburgh Mining Research Division
United States
Materials Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Aerosol Science
Material Characterization
Turbulence
Assistant Professor
Arizona State University
United States
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Hysteresis Modeling
Acoustic Emission
Additive Manufacturing
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Aman Haque
Penn State Universit
United States
1 month ago
Aman Haque, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University, is recruiting PhD students for experimental research on the mechanics and physics of defects induced by high temperatures and/or radiation . The research spans electronic materials , nuclear materials , and structural materials , with a focus on how defects affect material behavior and performance. This is a strong fit for students interested in materials science , physics , and mechanical engineering , especially those dr...
1 month ago
University at Albany, State University of New York
United States
2 weeks ago
Funded PhD and Master's positions are available in Electrochemical Energy Storage and Next-Generation Batteries at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York in the United States . The research will be conducted with Dr. Pallavi Thakur and focuses on lithium-metal batteries , solid-state batteries , electrochemical interfaces , interfacial phenomena , battery degradation and failure mechanisms , and safe, sustainable, scalable energ...
2 weeks ago
Clarkson University
United States
1 month ago
Two fully funded Ph.D. positions are available immediately in the Lu Research Group (PhotoMeChem Lab) at Clarkson University . The project area is polymer chemistry and synthetic biomaterials , with research at the intersection of biomaterials , biomechanics , and bioimaging . The lab’s work includes designing molecular mechanical sensors , advancing high-resolution fluorescence imaging , and studying nanoscale biomechanics . This opportunity is suited to motivated students interested in interdi...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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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Professor
Auburn University
United States
Solid Mechanics
Automotive Engineering
Frictional Mechanics
Lubrication Engineering
Contact Mechanics
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
United States
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Alloy Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Distinguished Professor
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
United States
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Surface Roughness
Wear Resistance
Nanomechanics
Wesley Reinhart
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Pennsylvania State University
United States
New Today
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The Reinhart Group at Penn State University is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to work on AI/ML for autonomous materials discovery through the new LATTICE Programmable Cloud Laboratory Test Bed. The project contributes to a national network of AI-orchestrated laboratories focused on materials discovery for electronics, photonics, and quantum technologies . The postdoctoral researcher will help develop and apply domain-specific machine-learning models that support agentic operations on material...
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Qingxu Jin
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Michigan State University
United States
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Just Landed
Michigan State University’s RISE Materials Lab is recruiting 1–2 Postdoctoral Scholars to work on advanced materials for energy infrastructure and resource resilience. The group designs materials that address challenges at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and process engineering. Research in the lab may involve materials characterization, thermodynamic modeling, life-cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, and machine-learning-guided materials design. The portfolio includes ...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for research on residual stress characterization in advanced manufacturing using neutron diffraction. The position is based in the Engineering Diffraction Group within the Engineering Diffraction and Imaging Section, Neutron Scattering Division, and Neutron Sciences Directorate. The project investigates residual strain and stress in alloys produced through additive manufacturing and advanced joining methods. Using neutron...
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