Descriptions:

The Aerospace Structures and Materials Lab (ASML) at Oklahoma State University is inviting applications for one funded PhD student position on a multi-year research project, with enrollment expected as early as Spring 2026. Successful candidates will be supported through waived tuition, health insurance, monthly stipend and PhD student fellowship.

The successful candidates will be responsible for

• Developing scaled modeling methods for composite structures using multiscale modeling and GPU/CPU high-performance computing.

• Publishing research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

• Presenting research findings to collaborators and sponsoring agencies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field (M.S. degree preferred).

• Background in solid mechanics and composite structures is preferred.

• Experience with Python or C++ programming (CUDA) for finite element analysis; experience with Abaqus FEA is a plus.

Application Materials (additional material may be required, please check the following application link):

• Transcripts from institutions from which a completed degree has been conferred

• Statement of personal goals and objectives

• Letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s abilities, interest, motivation, etc.

• Copy of latest resume

• For international applicants: TOEFL score of at least 80. GRE test is not required. 

How to apply:

• Main application portal from the Graduate College

https://gradcollege.okstate.edu/application-process/index.html

• Here’s the link to MAE’s Graduate Admissions website that covers admission requirements/process/deadlines/etc

https://ceat.okstate.edu/mae/students/graduate.html

• The main Graduate College website is 

https://gradcollege.okstate.edu/

Contact:

Email: wzhao(at)okstate.edu

Tel: +01(405)744-6446

Address: 201 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078

If interested, and to save the time, please send email and your transcript to Dr. Wei Zhao (wzhao@okstate.edu) with the subject line "Prospective PhD Student". The position is open till filled.