There is one open Ph.D. position fully funded in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. The position starts as early as Fall 2022. The successful applicant will work with Dr. David Cereceda on interdisciplinary research topics that involve first-principles calculations, Computational Materials Science, and Machine Learning

Qualifications​ - position 1: first-principles calculations of structural fusion energy materials

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.

• Strong background in solid-state density-functional theory computations.

• Solid background in machine learning and deep learning.

• Willingness and motivation to work in a highly interdisciplinary field. 

• Prior experience in mechanics, materials science, and High-Performance Computing is desirable but not required.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to email Dr. David Cereceda with their latest CV, a statement describing their research experience and interests, B.S. and M.S. transcripts, English test scores (foreign applicants) and the contact information for 3 references, all as email attachments in PDF format. This and any other specific inquiries should be addressed with “#Name: PhD applicant-Fall-2022” in the subject line. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit these materials to Dr. David Cereceda before submitting the online PhD application at Villanova University.

For more information: https://www.m4l-lab.com/ and https://www.m4l-lab.com/openings