[USA] Graduate Research Assistants (M.S./Ph.D.) Robotics, Biomechanics and Smart Materials

The Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), Brooklyn, New York, invites applications for Graduate Research Assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. Students, starting immediately. These are fully funded positions, covering full tuition expenses, as well as providing competitive stipends. Successful candidates have to apply and be admitted to the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering for studies toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Candidates should meet the admissions standards of NYU-Poly, as may be here The selected Research Assistants are expected to have interests in Robotics, Biomechanics or Smart Materials and Structures. They should have strong backgrounds in Mechanics, Mathematics and Physics, Computer Programming (C++); experience with MATLAB; and, be highly motivated. Preference will be given to candidates who have M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields, with strong oral and written communication skills. Interested students should contact Professor Joo Kim, at the address below, with CVs and copies of their transcripts. Application Deadline December 31, 2009 or until positions are filled. Prof. Joo H. Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Six MetroTech Center, RH 513 Brooklyn, NY 11201 E-Mail: jhkim@poly.edu Phone:  (718) 260-3073 Fax: (718) 260-3532 Website: www.poly.edu/academics/departments/mechanical