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Open Assistantships

    The following is a list of Research Assistantships which are currently open within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This list may not reflect every available research position. You are encouraged to contact any faculty member whose research interests parallel your own. In addition to the positions listed below Teaching Assistantships and Grading Assistantships are offered every semester in Thermal/Fluid Sciences, Mechanical and Manufacturing Systems, and Applied Mechanics.



    Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Computational Nanoelectromechanical Systems

    Research assistantship (RA) is available for graduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree (starting Fall 2008 or Spring 2009). The research will focus on modeling and computational analysis of nano-electromechanical systems as well as developing state-of-the-art simulation software. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, have a strong interest in computational science and engineering, have a solid background in solid mechanics and numerical methods, and have working knowledge of at least one programming language. Knowledge of quantum mechanics and/or electronics would be a plus but is not required. If you are interested in this RA position, please contact Prof. Gang Li at the following address with a copy of your resume.


    G. Li
    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634
    Email: gli@clemson.edu
    Phone: (864) 656-3294



    PhD Research Assistantship(s) in Biofluid Mechanics

    Over the past three decades, treatments of congenital diseases and deformities of the right heart have been vastly improved. The research supported by this assistantship position considers flow regulation related both to the treatment of pulmonary insufficiency and to the treatment of single ventricle physiology. We use a multifunctional approach in our research that includes pulsatile right heart simulators, laser-based optical flow imaging methods, time-dependent numerical simulations, and in vivo assessment with platelet assay.

    This position is open to students who wish to pursue a degree in either the Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineering degree programs. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to execute an independent research study in fluid mechanics. This will include an aptitude for laboratory engineering measurements and/or numerical fluid mechanics. An earned Master's degree is preferred. Applicant should submit a Clemson graduate application with references and include copies of publications in the application file. Please email megrad@clemson.edu once your application is complete, to be considered for this position.




    Ph.D. Research Assistantship in Thermal/Fluid Science

    A graduate research assistantship is available for students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the laboratory of Prof. John R. Saylor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. This position is available immediately. Preference will be given to students who already possess the M.S. degree (with thesis). Interested students can contact Prof. Saylor by e-mail at:

    jrsaylor@ces.clemson.edu

    More information can also be found at: www.ces.clemson.edu/~jsaylor/

    Research positions are available in two project areas. Both projects focus on interfacial hydrodynamics and heat transfer.

    1. Interfacial Transport: An experimental study of the role of mixed convection on the transport of heat and dissolved gases across the air/water interface.
    2. Remote Sensing of the Air/Water Interface: Experimental investigations of how infrared imaging can be used to measure the heat °ux emanating from an air/water interface undergoing mixed convection in the air and/or the water.

    Qualifications: For both positions, experience in experimental methods typically used in thermal and fluid science is desired. Expertise in the following is also a plus: statistics, Matlab, C, FORTRAN, and digital image processing. Students are desired who are resourceful and able to work independently.

    Complete contact information:
    Dr. John R. Saylor
    229 Fluor Daniel EIB
    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Clemson University
    Clemson, SC 29678
    (864) 656-5621
    jrsaylor@ces.clemson.edu