Two Funded Ph.D. Student Positions Available for Spring/Fall 25
New Assistant Professor, Dr. Wei Yin, within the School of Applied Engineering and Technology (SAET) and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is looking for two Ph.D. students who want to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Biomechanics. Dr. Yin's research centers on human motion simulation, wearables, and robotics. The doctoral students will work on multiple Biomechanics research projects related to digital human modeling, exoskeletons, reinforcement learning, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot collaboration. This position is fully funded, covering tuition and a competitive stipend ($46,000 per year).
Position requirements:
A recent bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or other related engineering disciplines
Prior experience in human motion analysis and machine learning is preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Meeting the requirements to be admitted to NJIT PhD program https://www.njit.edu/admissions/phd-programs
To apply for this position, please send the following documents to Dr. Wei Yin (wei.yin@njit.edu)
CV
A Statement of Purpose (max. 2 pages) summarizing your motivation to pursue a doctoral degree, research experience, strengths, and future career goals
Other supporting materials if available, e.g. representative publications, recommendation letters
Please put all documents into a single pdf file, and draft the subject line using the following format: PhD Application-Your name-Your current institution
Review of applicants will begin as applications arrive and be finished when the position is filled.
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