美国北卡州立大学全奖博士招生（背景：化工/系统工程/能源）

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Ph.D. Positions in Sustainability Research

Research areas:
Prof. Yuan Yao is looking for Ph.D. students to take a lead role in developing state-of-the-art analysis tools for quantifying environmental impacts of bioenergy and biomaterials, optimizing existing and future industrial systems, and identifying feasible pathways to a more sustainable future.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. students will receive financial support that includes stipends, tuition and health benefits as Graduate Research Assistant (GRA). The successful applicants should have relevant backgrounds in Chemical Engineering or other related engineering fields. Applicants should hold a BS or Master’s degree or graduate in the very near future – date of graduation must be enclosed in the application. Good speaking and written English is required (TOEFL > 90 is preferred for international applicants). GRE is required for all applicants.

Previous experience and/or documented knowledge in one or more of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:
•        Process optimization and mathematical programming (e.g., Matlab, R, Python, GAMS)
•        Chemical process modeling and simulation (e.g., AspenPlus or similar software)
•        Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and ecosystems services assessment

Place of Employment and Place of Work:
The place of employment is North Carolina State University that ranks as #27 the best Engineering School in the United States by the US. News.

Contacts:
Dr. Yuan Yao, Yuan_Yao@ncsu.edu
https://cnr.ncsu.edu/directory/yuan-yao/

More info about application procedures:
https://www.ncsu.edu/grad/programs/how-to-apply/