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Description: PhD positions are available in the group of Prof. Stefano Gonella at the University of Minnesota. The positions arein the general area of mechanics and physics of solids, with emphasis on mechanical and elastic metamaterials and wave physics.
Current topics of interest:- Topological mechanics and metamaterials
- Optimization of metamaterials and metastructures
- Mechanics of lattices
The research will involve a combination of theoretical, computational and experimental work, providing the students
with a complete and holistic training and a diverse research experience.Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and creative individual with background in engineering, physics, materials science or mathematics, solid foundations in mechanics, coding experience and strong communication skills.
The position is tentatively expected to start in the fall of 2025.Application
Applicants should submit a resume/Academic CV (indicating names and contact of references) via email to Prof. Stefano Gonella
at sgonella@umn.edu.
Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a follow-up interview (e.g., Zoom or Skype) and encouraged to submit a formal application to the PhD program in the CEGE department at the University ofMinnesota.
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Fields
Engineering
Material Science
Mathematics
Physics
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Qualifications
Master
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