PhD, Postdoc Opening | Geotechnical, Renewable Energy Engineering | Texas Tech University | Spring, Fall 2024

Dr. Yimin Lu

The Granular Mechanics and Renewable Energy (GMRE) Lab at Texas Tech University (TTU) is seeking three fully funded Ph.D. students starting in Spring/Fall 2024. Postdoc hiring will also be available with strong research and publication records. Successful candidates will work on interdisciplinary research related to granular mechanics, multi-physics coupled processes, and multiphase flow, with applications primarily to bioenergy, waste-to-energy, landslides, and energy geotechnics. 

Requirements

  • B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Physics or a closely related field
  • Self-motivated, strong passion in research
  • Experience in analytical, numerical, experimental, programming, or big-data research

Preferred Qualifications

  • Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.)
  • Numerical simulation skills (e.g., ABAQUS, COMSOL, LIGGGHTS, PFC, etc.)
  • Research experience using data-driven techniques
  • Research experience in the design of experimental setups

Lab

https://sites.google.com/view/yiminlu.

Contact

Please email Dr. Yimin Lu (yimin.lu@gatech.edu) with a single PDF of a brief cover letter (including your research background, interests and plan), your CV, and unofficial transcripts.

Professors: Dr. Yimin Lu
Departments: Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering
Program Types: PhD Postdoc
Universities: Texas Tech University
Locations: Lubbock Texas USA