About the positions

Dr. Mengen Wang’s group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton is looking for two PhD students in the field of computational materials science. The positions are available in Spring 2023 and Fall 2023. Research is focused on the computational design of materials for next-generation energy conversion and quantum information applications.

Qualifications

Fully motivated students who have research experience and/or interests in density functional theory computation are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong background in materials science and condensed matter physics. The ability to work effectively in a team and good communication skills (oral and written) are also essential. Previous research experience (experimental or theoretical) is a plus.

How to Apply

Students can choose to apply to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program or the Materials Science and Engineering Program. Please send Dr. Wang an email ([email protected]) to briefly introduce your backgrounds and research interests. In the email, please attach your CV (including GPA, research experience, publications, and references) and an unofficial transcript.

About SUNY Binghamton  

SUNY Binghamton is a public research university with campuses in Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City, New York, which is located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, just a few hours drive from major urban centers in New York and neighboring states. It is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system. SUNY Binghamton boasts a student population of over 16,000 on a campus of nearly 900 acres and has a strong academic reputation.