Descriptions:

The Aerospace Structures and Materials Laboratory at Oklahoma State University has one funded graduate research assistant position for a PhD student. Successful candidate will be supported through waived tuition and monthly stipend.  If you have relevant experiences in automated composite manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and multiscale modeling, please contact Dr. Zhao to learn more about this opportunity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor  degree in Engineering Mechanics, Civil/Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field (required)

• Good knowledge in semi-analytical method or/and numerical analysis, such as finite element method, meshless method, etc.,

• Fundamentals in one of composite structures, solid mechanics, numerical optimization techniques, airplane design (optional)

• Master degree in STEM preferred

Application Materials (additional material may be required, please check the following application link):

• Transcripts from institutions from which a completed degree has been conferred

• Statement of personal goals and objectives

• Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s abilities, interest, motivation, etc.

• Copy of latest resume

How to apply:

• Main application portal from the Graduate College

https://gradcollege.okstate.edu/application-process/index.html

• Here’s the link to MAE’s Graduate Admissions website that covers admission requirements/process/deadlines/etc

https://ceat.okstate.edu/mae/students/graduate.html

• The main Graduate College website is 

https://gradcollege.okstate.edu/

Contact:

Email: wzhao(at)okstate.edu

Tel: +01(405)744-6446

Address: 201 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078

You are welcomed to join the lab to gain professional research experiences through two options:

1. Join the group through registering a course MAE 4010 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Projects 

2. University research assistant (contact Dr. Zhao for potential research position) or conducting research using the following funding opportunities

Potential Funding Opportunities for Undergraduates

• https://universitycollege.okstate.edu/scholars/undergraduate_research_primary/undergrad_research_opportunities.html

• https://go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-and-grants/outside-scholarships.html

• https://ceat.okstate.edu/scholarships/index.html