被选中的候选人将主要在Raghavan教授的指导下工作。具有较强的表达能力，支持和管理学生团队的能力，并能与外部合作者(包括行业合作伙伴和科学家)进行良好的沟通。

Candidates should have a doctorate in mechanical/aerospace engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry or a related field, and should have a strong understanding of the mechanics of materials, advanced diagnostics in this area, as well as experience in developing and using computational or experimental techniques. Please email Prof Raghavan with your curriculum vitae, a one page research statement, a representative journal publication, and at least two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The prospective PhD student should be highly-motivated to participate in experimental and/or computational research related to the mechanics of materials and should be interested in active collaborative research with industry. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, materials science, or a related field, and a firm understanding of engineering mechanics. Interested individuals should email Prof Raghavan with their curriculum vitae, two references.

All queries related to these positions should be directed to either Dr. Seetha Raghavan (seetha.raghavan@ucf.edu) or Dr. Ranajay Ghosh (Ranajay.ghosh@ucf.edu)

Visit http://aerostructures.cecs.ucf.edu and http://mae.ucf.edu/cosmos/ for more information on our research.

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