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JOB TITLE
Post-Doctoral Fellow

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials Engineering – NFR JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of optical sensor development for structural integrity assessment. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on developing and validating a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor for measuring strain on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels. This work is a collaborative effort between academia and industry, and it will be conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

The position is full-time and for one-year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Required skills and qualifications:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience in experimental design, data acquisition, and quantitative analysis. Familiarity with digital data acquisition systems and sensor

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THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

With over 85 years of rich heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has evolved alongside society and made pivotal contributions to the development of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world.  The University pursues world-class excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to nurture socially responsible leaders and professionals, as well as to drive impactful research and innovation.  PolyU will strive to continually excel as an innovative world-class university that makes a positive impact on society, living up to the University’s motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

Ranked among the top 100 universities globally by well-known ranking organisations such as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE) and U.S. News & World Report, PolyU offers a wide range of world-class educational and research programmes in seven faculties and three independent schools. PolyU

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The Computational Robotics and Mechatronics (CRM) Lab at Texas Tech University is seeking multiple PhD students to join ongoing research in small-scale magnetic soft robots. Our research is currently supported by two active National Science Foundation (NSF) projects:

1. Modular magneto-dynamic mechanism for small-scale soft robots

2. Self-regulating artificial cilia arrays for fluid and particle manipulation

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. (MS preferred; outstanding BS students considered).

• Background in at least one of: electromagnetics, solid mechanics, robotics, machine learning, and engineering design.

• Preferred: experience with computational modeling (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, ABAQUS) and programming (Python, MATLAB, C++).

• Strong writing and communication skills and demonstrated research potential.

About Dr. Xiaolong Liu:

Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical

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Job ID: 262377

Professor of Practice – Packaging Systems
Auburn University

Position Overview:

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) at Auburn University invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Packaging Systems. This non-tenure-track position is designed for an experienced professional with a background in the fundamentals of packaging design, packaging production, packaging for distribution, packaging product development, or related fields. The successful candidate will bring real-world expertise into the classroom, preparing students for careers in the packaging industry.

Auburn University’s Packaging Systems degree is one of the only programs of its kind offered in the Southeastern United States, providing a unique opportunity to mentor and educate future leaders in this growing field. The program blends packaging materials, design, manufacturing, renewable, and business principles to equip students with the skills

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