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🧪 Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) – Polymer & Soft Matter Mechanics | Binghamton University (SUNY)
Institution: Binghamton University, State University of New York
📍 Location: Binghamton, New York, USA
💼 Position Available: Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.)
🔬 Research Area: Polymer Science, Soft Matter Mechanics & Materials Engineering
The Wagner Polymer & Soft Matter Mechanics Lab at Binghamton University is inviting applications for a Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) position starting in Spring 2027. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about polymer science, soft materials, computational mechanics, and advanced materials research, offering interdisciplinary research across experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
- Conduct research on polymer networks, elastomers, hydrogels, and other advanced soft materials.
- Design, synthesize, and characterize polymeric materials.
- Perform mechanical testing, including tensile, compression, rheology, and DMA analysis.
- Develop computational models using molecular dynamics, finite element analysis (FEA), and multiscale modeling.
- Analyze experimental and computational data to understand material behavior.
- Present research at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Mentor undergraduate researchers and support laboratory operations.
🎓 You’re a Good Fit If
- You hold a B.S. degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- You have a strong academic record and demonstrated research potential.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are eligible for admission to the Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) graduate program at Binghamton University.
- Experience with polymer synthesis, soft materials, rheology, DMA, molecular dynamics, finite element analysis, MATLAB, Python, C/C++, LAMMPS, COMSOL, or Abaqus is considered an advantage.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Competitive Graduate Research Assistantship with stipend.
- Full tuition support.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Opportunity to publish high-impact research and present at international conferences.
- Hands-on experience in advanced polymer science, soft matter mechanics, and computational materials research.
- Mentorship in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
📝 How to Apply
Interested applicants should email the following documents to Robert.J.Wagner-at-Binghamton.edu:
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief statement of research interests and career goals
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for three professional or academic references
📅 Start Date: Spring 2027
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.
Category: PhD Opportunities | Graduate Research Assistant | Materials Science | Polymer Science | Mechanical Engineering
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