Jin research group in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Missouri is actively seeking highly passionate and self-motivated graduate students to join our team.
We welcome inquiries from creative candidates with interest and passion spanning fluid mechanics, heat transfer, reactor thermal-hydraulics and safety, mathematics, and engineering.
Position Description
We welcome inquiries from creative candidates with interest spanning fluid mechanics, heat transfer, energy system design/optimization, reactor thermal-hydraulics, mathematics, and engineering. Students will work on projects focusing on 1) Experimental and theoretical investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer behavior based on advanced visualization techniques (e.g., HSV, PIV/LIF, IRC, X-Ray/Neutron radiography) supporting advanced energy systems deployment; 2) Effects of different micro-scale surface morphology as well as fluid interface topology on the overall energy transport; 3) Development and application of state-of-the-art multi-scale multi-physics numerical tools to support the clean energy system design and optimization. The students will obtain in-depth understanding of the underling physics involved in thermal-fluid sciences. They will receive adequate training in the state-of-the-art experiments and numerical tools, modern AI-based computer vision and machine learning methodology, surface material characterization coupled with 3D printing, and more. For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yue Jin at yj5cy@missouri.edu.
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. and Master candidates should have a B.S. and/or M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering, materials science and engineering, or other related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous working experience in thermal-fluid lab is a plus
Previous working experience with numerical analysis tools is a plus (e.g. system/sub-channel codes, or CFD codes)
Strong background in mathematics and programming is a plus (python, Matlab, Fortran, or C++)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across disciplines
How to Apply
The 2024 academic year application (Fa24/Sp25) is currently open. Link to the Mizzou graduate admission webpage can be found here. For international applicants, additional information and language requirements can be found here. The current Ph.D. opening is a fully funded position, including stipend, benefits, and tuition. Additional financial aid information can be also found here.
Interested applicants should submit 1) Resume/CV, 2) Unofficial Transcripts, and 3) Representative Publications (if any) in a single PDF document to the email address: yj5cy@missouri.edu (with subject title: PhD or Master-Application Semester-Name).
About the University, MAE Department and AFHTL
The University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) Universities by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is also one of only 64 universities across the North America to be a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Mizzou community enhances bovine reproduction, composes award-winning music and generates life-saving radioisotopes in the most powerful university research reactor MURR in the country. Notably, with the launch of the signature program MizzouForward, including $1.5 billion long-term investment, Mizzou has instigated momentum for interdisciplinary research collaboration in New Frontiers in Science, Engineering and Technology.
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department conducts world-class research in the following focus areas: Aerospace Vehicle Flight Mechanics and Control, Fluid Power Systems, Metamaterials, Elasticity, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Topological Insulators, Thermal Management, Materials Machine Learning. One initial focus of MAE department’s MizzouForward effort is on multi-physics energy integrated with thermal science and fluid flow, innovative materials, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing process to build our unique academic strengths. More information about the department can be found here.
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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