Open Positions
The currently open positions in our lab are described below.
There are no open positions right now in our lab. Please check back later.
Why Join Us?
Our research is at the forefront of mechanics:
Our students develop cutting edge experimental characterization and modeling capabilities in mechanics of soft materials. Their research contributes to tackling problems that have significant and lasting implications on wide ranging areas, from human health and diseases to aerospace and robotics. Our research environment is highly collaborative.
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We are part of a world-class research university:
The University of Minnesota (UMN) is one of the nation’s premier public research institutions and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). With over $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures, UMN ranks 10th among U.S. public research universities and 47th globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU/Shanghai). It is Minnesota’s only land-grant institution, with a proud legacy of discovery, innovation, and public service. To date, 25 UMN faculty and alumni have received Nobel Prizes across disciplines including physics, medicine, chemistry, economics, and literature.
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Our lab is housed in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM), one of the oldest and most respected departments of its kind in the country. AEM is internationally recognized for its strengths in solid and fluid mechanics, aerospace systems, materials, and computational mechanics, and has contributed pioneering advances in both fundamental and applied research. The department fosters a highly interdisciplinary environment and maintains strong collaborations with nationally prominent research centers and institutes, including the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, and the Data Science Initiative.
We care for our students:
By joining our lab, you become part of a vibrant UMN graduate student community that spans more than 16,000 students and a College of Science and Engineering (CSE) consistently ranked among the top engineering schools in the U.S. Graduate students in our department receive competitive stipends, access to cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers across the university and partner institutions. The university and AEM department are committed to supporting your professional development through personalized mentorship, diverse research opportunities, and a strong culture of inclusion, innovation, and academic excellence.