
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
47 professors found
Assistant Professor
Sewanee: The University of the South
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
High-temperature Alloys
High-pressure Physics
University of Colorado Boulder
United States
Hardware Engineering
Electromagnetic
Millimeter-wave Technology
Microwave Engineering
Pulsed Power
Stanford University
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Photonic
Optical Physics
Optical Communication
Professor
University of Kansas
United States
Transportation Engineering
Behavioral Economics
Power Transmission
Graphical Models
Power Distribution
University of Maryland
United States
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Solid State Physics
Professor
Virginia Tech
United States
Hardware Engineering
Energy Engineering
Solid-state Electronics
Power Electronic
Semiconductor Physics
Assistant Research Professor
Florida Institute of Technology
United States
Marine Biology
Offshore Engineering
Biofouling
Interfacial Science
Skin Biology
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Solid Mechanics
Polymer Physics
Nanomechanics
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Micromechanics
Professor
Virginia Tech
United States
Hardware Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Solid-state Electronics
Semiconductor Physics
Thin Film Technology
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Jin Huang
University of Notre Dame
United States
1 month ago
Jin Huang, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, is recruiting PhD students for the Materials Acceleration and Intelligence Laboratory (MAIL). The group works at the intersection of materials science , chemical engineering , and chemistry , with research themes including high-throughput accelerated materials discovery, electrocatalysis, scalable electrochemical systems, and AI-driven discovery for energy and chemical conversion. This opport...
1 month ago
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
United States
2 months ago
Ph.D. opportunity in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a fully funded research program on computational engineering for extreme environments . The project focuses on developing next-generation computational methods for systems operating under extreme conditions, where conventional modeling approaches struggle. Research themes include hypersonics , materials and directed energy , high-fidelity computational modeling and simulation, scientific machine learnin...
2 months ago
Mohsen Taheri Andani
Texas A&M University
United States
1 month ago
Mohsen Taheri Andani, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, is advertising multiple fully funded PhD positions in metal additive manufacturing for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 . The research focus is centered on materials science , with particular emphasis on materials characterization and metallography . Students with a strong background in these areas are encouraged to apply. The positions are based at Texas A&M University in the United States . The post specifically notes that U.S.-based ...
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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University
United States
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Alloy Chemistry
Spark Plasma Sintering
Micromechanics
Professor
University of North Texas
United States
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Science
Glass Science
Solid State Physics
Assistant Professor
Missouri University of Science and Technology
United States
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Metal Chemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on environmental science and engineering solutions for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation. This research opportunity sits within the Materials and Surface Science Team (MASS), where the selected participant will work on cross-cutting projects that connect computer science and AI/ML with materials science. Under mentor guidance, the parti...
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Colorado School of Mines
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
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...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
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 ...
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