{"id":362,"date":"2026-07-08T16:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ne.ncsu.edu\/cmm\/?page_id=362"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:54:35","slug":"ph-d-positions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ne.ncsu.edu\/cmm\/ph-d-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ph.D positions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have openings for Ph.D. students interested in computational mechanics, nuclear fuel performance modeling, and scientific machine learning. Ideal candidates have a background in nuclear, mechanical, aerospace, or materials engineering (or applied math\/physics) and interest in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finite element methods and computational fracture mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear fuel behavior and materials under irradiation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine learning for physical simulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming (C++, Python; MOOSE experience is a plus but not required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in our group gain experience with DOE&#8217;s simulation tools and have opportunities for internships and collaboration with National Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To apply:<\/strong>&nbsp;Email Dr. Jiang with your CV, transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests, and apply to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ne.ncsu.edu\/grad\/\">NC State Nuclear Engineering graduate program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NC State undergraduates interested in research experience in computational modeling are welcome to reach out \u2014 opportunities include semester and summer research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postdoctoral scholars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Openings are posted here when available. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-aqua-400-background-color wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Explore Raleigh, North Carolina<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">NC State University is the cornerstone of Raleigh, North Carolina: a bustling metropolitan area with a thriving tech economy, ample lush greenery, world-renowned eateries and headlining arts and culture.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-default wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsu.edu\/raleigh\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Get to know our hometown<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ncsu.edu\/brand-assets\/block-patterns-images\/downtown-raleigh-welcome-mural.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99999994\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ph.D positions We have openings for Ph.D. students interested in computational mechanics, nuclear fuel performance modeling, and scientific machine learning. 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