Fully Funded PhD Position in Fluid-Structure Interaction Studies

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Job summary

A leading research laboratory invites applications for a fully funded PhD position at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, starting in Fall 2025. Candidates will engage in high-impact research at the intersection of fluid mechanics and structural dynamics, with opportunities to work on marine energy applications and bio-inspired systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with experimental setup and data analysis.
• Strong motivation for research and publication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in fluid mechanics and structural dynamics.
• Engage in experimental and theoretical investigations.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Understanding of fluid mechanics

Data analysis

MATLAB programming

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Experimental setup design

Job description

University: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Country: United States

Deadline: Not specified

The Laboratory for Fluid-Structure Interaction Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a fully funded PhD position, available as early as Fall 2025. The successful candidate will receive full tuition support and a competitive stipend, joining a dynamic research group working at the intersection of fluid mechanics, structural dynamics, and fluid-structure interactions. Research topics include experimental and theoretical investigations with applications in marine energy, bio-inspired systems, and the structural response to complex flows.

Requirements

– Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field

– Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, vibrations, and structural dynamics, demonstrated through relevant coursework or research experience

– Hands-on experience with experimental setup design, instrumentation, measurement, and data analysis

– Proficiency in MATLAB programming

– Demonstrated motivation for high-impact research and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

– Experience with flow visualization techniques (e.g., Particle Image Velocimetry)

– Background in fluid-structure interactions, flow-induced vibration, and nonlinear dynamics

– Record of publication in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals

Application Process

Interested candidates should complete the application form available at: https://lnkd.in/e_YpXvci

Please note that applications will only be accepted via the provided form; direct emails regarding the application process will not be considered.

For further information about the laboratory’s research and facilities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eAD2FqH.

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