About the positions
Dr. Mengen Wang’s group (https://www.mengenwang.com) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Materials Science and Engineering Program (MSE) at the State University of New York at Binghamton is looking for two fully funded Ph.D. students in the field of computational materials science. The positions are available in Spring 2023 and Fall 2023. Areas of interests include the computational design of materials for next-generation energy conversion and quantum information applications.
Qualifications
Fully motivated students who have research experience and/or interests in first-principles computation are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong background in materials science and keen interests in condensed matter physics. The ability to work effectively in a team and good communication skills (oral and written) are also essential. Previous research experience (experimental or theoretical) is a plus.
How to Apply
Students can choose to apply to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program or the Materials Science and Engineering Program. Please send Dr. Wang an email (mengenwang@binghamton.edu) to briefly introduce your backgrounds and research interests. In the email, please attach your CV (including GPA, publications, and references), research statement, and an unofficial transcript.
About Dr. Wang
Dr. Wang joined SUNY Binghamton in September 2022. She obtained her B.S. from Shandong University in China, Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Advisor: Dr. Deyu Lu), and Postdoc training from the University of California, Santa Barbara (Advisor: Prof. Chris Van de Walle). She has published papers in journals including ACS Catalysis, Nature Communications, and Advanced Functional Materials.
About SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton is a public research university with campuses in Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City, New York, which is located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, just a few hours drive from major urban centers in New York and neighboring states. It is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system. SUNY Binghamton boasts a student population of over 16,000 on a campus of nearly 900 acres and has a strong academic reputation.