美国Texas Tech University 招收机械工程博士1名 (NSF support)

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Dr. Changxue Xu’s research group is seeking one outstanding PhD student to work in the area of 3D bioprinting. The ideal student will be creative and independent in thinking about new research studies. Experiences in additive manufacturing, biological polymer materials and fluid dynamics are highly desirable. Outstanding TOEFL and GRE scores are plus. Students from all science or engineering majors, especially Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy and Power Engineering are encouraged to apply. We are looking for applicants who have a plan to finish PhD study here.Our group introduction: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/imse/aml/bioprinting_biofabrication.php
   
Research Interests:  
Biofabrication of scaffolds/tissues
3D printing of functional materials  
Digital micro-mirror device (DMD)-based projection lithography  
Inkjet printing of biological materials  
  
About us:
Founded in 1934, the IMSE (Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering) department is one of the first departments in the nation and the first in the state of Texas. The department has a distinguished history of outstanding scholarship, with recent funding from NSF, DOE, ONR, DOD and NIH, as well as for offering excellent, personalized educational opportunities. Additional information about the department is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ieweb/ The department has numerous laboratory facilities, including manufacturing, ergonomics and materials characterization.  
  
TTU is one of 115 tier 1 universities in US. It is a comprehensive university that includes law and medical schools with an enrollment of more than 35,000 students total. The Whitacre COE consists of the Departments of Chemical, Civil, Construction, Electrical & Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering and Computer Science.
   
Our benefits:  
The department will provide the following supports to research assistants:  
·       $29,000/year financial support.  
·       About $9,000/year paid tuition.
·       Related health insurance and other fringe benefits.  
·       Office & Lab space.
      
To Apply:   
If interested, please email a curriculum vitae (CV), Transcripts, TOEFL and GRE score to changxue.xu@ttu.edu. Successful candidates will be asked to submit three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.