We are hiring!
Mingwei Zhang Research Group is looking for one Ph.D. student and motivated Master's and undergraduate students in the 2024-2025 academic year. The primary tasks for the prospective candidates include:
- Investigate, design, and process ultrahigh-temperature multiple principle element alloys for space and aeronautical applications
- Investigate elevated-temperature deformation, oxidation, and radiation mechanisms in additively manufactured refractory alloys for nuclear fusion applications
- Advanced manufacturing of structural materials
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or relevant fields
- Proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience in metal manufacturing and processing, mechanical testing, and/or transmission electron microscopy
- Have published peer-reviewed journals and attended international conferences
- Fluent in programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and main experimental, simulation, and plotting software (e.g., CALPHAD, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Origin)
Please send your CV to Prof. Zhang at mwwzhang (at) ucdavis.edu
For other information related to application, please visit the department website: mse.engineering.ucdavis.edu
Documents