UCF PhD and Postdoctoral Openings in Nuclear and Advanced Energy Materials
University of Central Florida
Associate Professor Kunal Mondal is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher and one or two prospective PhD students at the University of Central Florida. Projects cover nuclear and advanced energy materials, extreme-environment materials, additive manufacturing, radiation detection, digital twins and AI-enabled engineering.
Associate Professor Kunal Mondal is recruiting one postdoctoral researcher and one or two prospective Ph.D. students for his group in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida.
The group integrates mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, nuclear engineering and sustainable-energy systems. Research areas include nuclear and advanced energy materials, materials for extreme nuclear environments and space applications, advanced and additive manufacturing, sensors and radiation detection, digital twins and AI-enabled engineering.
Potential doctoral routes include UCF's Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. programmes, depending on the selected project and applicant's background. Candidates should confirm the intended programme with Professor Mondal before submitting the university application.
Funding clarification: the announcement does not state a Ph.D. stipend, tuition package, postdoctoral salary, appointment duration, start term or closing date. UCF offers competitive assistantships and fellowships, and fully supported research or teaching assistants receive tuition support under university policy, but candidates must obtain a position-specific written offer.
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Benefits
- One postdoctoral opening and one or two prospective Ph.D. openings.
- Research on advanced nuclear and energy materials, extreme environments, manufacturing, sensing and digital engineering.
- Potential access to UCF graduate assistantships or fellowships for admitted doctoral students, subject to selection and a written award.
- Work with a multidisciplinary group connected to UCF's Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research.
Eligibility summary
- Ph.D. candidates from mechanical engineering, materials science, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
- Postdoctoral candidates should hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering or a related field and have a strong research and publication record.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is highly preferred for the postdoctoral opening only because some projects may have specific eligibility or access restrictions.
- Ph.D. applicants must meet the admission requirements of the selected UCF doctoral programme.
Requirements
- Email Professor Mondal with a concise description of relevant research experience and interests.
- Ph.D. applicants should identify the most suitable UCF doctoral route in consultation with the group.
- Selected Ph.D. applicants must complete the formal UCF application by the deadline for their programme, intake and residency category.
Documents required
- Curriculum vitae.
- Brief description of research experience and interests.
- Relevant academic information.
- For formal Ph.D. admission: résumé, statement of goals, three recommendations, transcripts and any international-document or English-language evidence required by UCF.
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Provider: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida
Faculty profile: https://www.cecs.ucf.edu/faculty/kunal-mondal/ 2027 doctoral requirements: https://graduate.ucf.edu/2027-application-deadlines-and-requirements-doctoral/ Funding guidance: https://graduate.ucf.edu/seeking-funding/
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