Postdoc and PhD positions in flexible sensors and soft robotics at UConn

Postdoc and PhD positions are available in Wang Research lab (https://www.wangresearchlab.com) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) at the University of Connecticut (UConn).

Research: Both postdoc and PhD positions are available in two areas of interest. 1) Electronic sensors, with an emphasis on soft, flexible electronics including but not limited to pressure, conductivity, and temperature sensors. Candidates with experiences in microfabrication and/or circuit design are preferred. 2) Soft robotics including underwater robotics. Candidates with experiences in the design and control of robotics are preferred.

Postdoc positions:
Start date: Available starting on May 1st, open until filled.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a single PDF containing a résumé or CV, copies of two relevant publications, and the names and contact information of three references to Prof. Xueju "Sophie" Wang at xueju.wang@uconn.edu.

PhD positions:
Start date: Fall 2021.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a single PDF containing a résumé or CV, copies of transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to Prof. Xueju "Sophie" Wang at xueju.wang@uconn.edu.

About Professor Wang:
Dr. Xueju (Sophie) Wang is currently an Assistant Professor in MSE and IMS at UConn. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and did her postdoc with Prof. John A. Rogers at Northwestern University. Her current research group focuses on the design and development of flexible electronic sensors and soft robotics for various applications. Her recent works have been published in journals including Nature Communications, PNAS, Science Advances, and Advanced Materials.

About UConn:
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public research university in Storrs, Connecticut, about a half hour's drive from Hartford, 90 minutes from Boston, and two hours from the New York City. It is a flagship university that is ranked as the best public national university in New England and is tied for 23rd in "top public schools" and tied for 63rd best national university in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".