About
the PI
Dr. Zhou Yu will join the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alabama as an Assistant Professor commencing this August.
He got his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Shandong University and a PhD degree from Virginia Tech. He has taken postdoc training at both Argonne and Los Alamos National Laboratories. He has over 40 publications with more than 1500 citations
(available at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vdyQoyoAAAAJ&hl=en).
His
research focuses on molecular simulations, battery materials, and
electrochemistry.
Position Details
Dr. Zhou Yu is seeking motivated and talented individuals to join his research group. The focus of the research projects lies in comprehending the physicochemical properties of advanced battery electrolytes through molecular simulations.
Successful candidates will have opportunities to collaborate
closely with scientists from Oak ridge and Argonne National Laboratory on
innovative research endeavors. These fully funded positions come with
competitive stipends (~$30,000 annually) and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s or
Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Energy and Power
Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a
related field. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
· For Bachelor’s
degree holders: Minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. For Master’s degree holders:
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
· English proficiency
requirements: TOFEL 79 (or IELTS 6.5) and GRE 300 (The GRE is
automatically waived for applicants with a Master’s degree OR a waiver can be
requested for Bachelor’s degree holders with five or more years of
field-related work experience.)
· Familiarity
with molecular simulations software or packages (e.g., GROMACS, LAMMPS,
GAUSSIAN, VASP, ADF, CP2K, etc.) and proficiency in one computer programming
language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C, etc.) are advantageous.
Application Process
Interested candidates should compile their CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three professional references into a single PDF document.
This
PDF should then be emailed to Dr. Zhou Yu at zhou.yu@ua.edu, with the
subject line “PhD candidate - name”. Please note that references will not be
contacted without prior permission from candidate.
Deadline and Start Date
Applications will be accepted until 5/31/2024. Successful
candidate will begin their PhD studies in August 2024 or January 2025.
Don’t miss
this opportunity to join a dynamic research community and embark on an exciting
journey towards becoming a leader in mechanical engineering. Apply now and
become part of our team at the University of Alabama!
About the University
The University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama. Classified as an “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity,” UA ranks 91stamong U.S. public schools, 170th nationally, and 512ndglobally, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report.
Our Mechanical Engineering program, ranked 89th nationally, offers diverse career opportunities in both industry and academia, with graduates sought after by esteemed companies such as Michelin, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Mercedes Benz, Northrup Grumman, etc.
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