Syracuse Z-SCALE Lab Fully Funded PhD in Nanomaterials and Electronics, Fall 2027
Syracuse University
Dr Zhang’s Z-SCALE Lab at Syracuse University has fully funded PhD openings for Fall 2027 in electrical and computer engineering, materials science and related research. Email a CV to the lab and file the university PhD application by 15 December 2026 for the fall intake.
The Z-SCALE Laboratory at Syracuse University is inviting prospective PhD students for fully funded positions beginning in Fall 2027. The group welcomes backgrounds in electrical engineering, materials science, physics and related fields. Prior experience with thin-film deposition, nanomaterials characterisation or nanofabrication is preferred but not required. Candidates should email a CV to Dr Zhang at tyzhang@syr.edu and apply formally to the Syracuse Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD programme. Syracuse’s College of Engineering and Computer Science lists 15 December as the fall PhD application deadline. The lab also mentions Spring 2027 openings, but this listing and deadline cover Fall 2027 only.
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Benefits
The lab explicitly advertises fully funded PhD openings. Confirm the individual offer’s tuition, stipend and appointment terms with the department.
Eligibility summary
Motivated prospective PhD students in electrical engineering, materials science, physics or related areas. Nanofabrication, thin-film deposition or nanomaterials-characterisation experience is preferred but not required. Nationality restrictions are not stated by the lab; international applicants must follow Syracuse graduate admissions and English proficiency requirements.
Requirements
Documents required
Email a CV to tyzhang@syr.edu. For formal admission, Syracuse lists an online graduate application, post-secondary transcripts, recommendations, personal statement, CV and applicable English test scores; check the current programme requirements.
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