Position Description:
The Micro/nano-fluidic Biology and Energy Innovation Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for fully funded Postdoc and Ph.D. positions. Research areas include Thermal Science, Fluids, surface science, droplets, electrokinetics, microfluidics, desalination, energy conversion harvesting devices, and biosensors through fundamental and practical investigations. Positions start in Fall 2025.

Qualifications:

• Open to students from all science and engineering majors, especially Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, and Material Science.
• Research experience in experiments or simulations and publication records are preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in Thermal Science and Fluids.
• Creativity and self-motivation.

Research Topics/Area:

• Surface science
• Droplets
• Thermal science
• Electrokinetics
• Microfluidics
• Desalination
• Energy conversion and harvesting devices
• Biosensors

Project Details:
Research combines both fundamental and practical investigations in thermal science and fluid dynamics.

Funding:
Multiple fully funded positions are available for Postdoc and Ph.D. applicants.

Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Bei Fan at fanbei1@msu.edu with:

• Cover letter
• Transcripts
• CV detailing education and research experience
  Use the subject line: “Application for Ph.D. Position.”
  Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until positions are filled.

About PI/Dr./Professor:
Dr. Bei Fan holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (2019) and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC, 2015). She was a postdoctoral researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the Energy Storage & Distributed Division.

Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

About University:
Michigan State University (MSU), located in East Lansing, Michigan, is a leading public research university. MSU ranks #43 in Mechanical Engineering, #55 in Engineering School, and #34 among public schools according to 2019 US News rankings. Its park-like campus includes notable facilities like the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, and the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden.

About the Location:
East Lansing, Michigan, offers a vibrant academic environment with a mix of cultural, natural, and professional resources. The city features the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, fostering a rich and diverse community for residents and students.