Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
Prof. Xiaoyu Tang’s group in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University has fully funded PhD and postdoc positions in Fluid Mechanics and Soft Matter. The selected postdoc candidate is expected to start immediately, while PhD candidates should begin in Spring or Fall 2025. Visiting students and scholars are also welcome.
Prof. Tang earned her PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and her Bachelor’s in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University. She completed postdoctoral research in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. More information about the group can be found at tanglab.sites.northeastern.edu.
Northeastern University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. According to the 2022 US News and World Report rankings, it is #33 in Best Engineering Schools, #49 in National Universities, and #1 in Best Co-op/Internships. The university attracted $230.9M in external funding in 2021-2022. Its proximity to top research institutions like Harvard, MIT, and the Broad Institute offers abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The campus is conveniently located in downtown Boston, near restaurants and within walking distance of Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Available Subjects:
Multiphase flow, microfluidics, and active colloidal systems with broad applications in energy, environment, and healthcare.
Eligibility criteria:
- Postdoc Position: Individuals with a PhD in any science or engineering field, especially Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics, are encouraged to apply. Self-motivated candidates with an experimental background, particularly in microfluidics, are especially welcome. The selected candidate will develop their own project while mentoring student projects. Successful publication is expected.
- PhD Position: Students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any science or engineering field, particularly Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics, are encouraged to apply. Self-motivated candidates with a strong foundational knowledge are preferred. Research experience in either experimentation or simulation, as well as publications, are advantageous but not required.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should contact Prof. Tang at [email protected], including their anticipated start date, transcripts (for the PhD position), and a CV detailing academic and research achievements. Applications will be reviewed immediately and until the positions are filled. Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
