Opportunities

Current Available Positions: Please send your CV, transcripts, GRE, TOEFL/IELTS Score reports to Dr. Haghshenas-Jaryani (mahdihj@nmsu.edu).

The Bio-inspired and Bio-mimetic Robotics Laboratory (Bio²Robotics Lab) in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is looking for talented students with passion and background in robotics. In the Bio²Robotics Lab, our research focuses on dynamic modeling, control, design, and development of unconventional shape-morphing soft robotic systems with applications in locomotion, manipulation, and physical human-robot interaction (wearable robotics and exoskeletons). Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani at (mahdihj@nmsu.edu), please include your CV and transcripts to the email.

Prospective Graduate Students:

Please read thoroughly the required qualifications and send the following documents as a PDF file to Dr. Haghshenas-Jaryani at mahdihj@nmsu.edu, the selected candidates will be contacted accordingly.

• CV

• Transcripts for both master’s and bachelor’s degrees (unofficial copy)

• TOEFL (for international students) and GRE scores (copy)

• Copies of up to two relevant scientific papers (only for PhD position)

• Names and contact information of three references (expected to provide letters of recommendation)

PhD students:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSc or MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or closely related fields

• Strong background in kinematics, dynamics, and control of robotic systems

• Previous research experience in robotics (publications are a plus)

• Proficiency in C/C++ and MATLAB

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment

Minimum Requirements by the NMSU Graduate School:

• Have a U.S. equivalent of a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution and a cumulative GPA of 3.25; or

• Have a minimum of 6, up to a maximum of 15, graduate credit hours and have a graduate cumulative GPA of 3.50, as determined by the International Programs Office;

• Minimum TOEFL score of 550/79 or 6.5 IELTS

• Minimum GRE score Verbal + Quantitative 294 (new scale) or 1000 (old scale)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in design and development of robotic systems (experience with pneumatically actuated soft robotic systems is a plus)

• Experience with finite element method and analysis for design and modeling of soft and flexible robotic structures (using commercial software such as ANSYS or open-source software) is a plus.

• Experience in solid mechanics, flexible and rigid multibody dynamics

• Experience with ROS is a plus

• Proficiency in programming and developing algorithms for real-time systems

• Knowledge of linear and nonlinear control theories is a plus

• Experience with 3D printing and fabrications of soft robots

Master students:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or closely related fields

• Previous research or hands-on experience in robotics

• Excellent grade in following courses: dynamics, controls, mechatronics, and/or robotics (thus is a plus)

• Proficiency in CAD modeling using SolidWorks

• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or MATLAB and/or python

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mechanical design

• Experience in design and development of electronics (sensors and actuators), PCB, experience working with development boards like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.

• Experience with ROS is a plus

• Experience with 3D printing

Prospective Undergraduate Students:

Undergraduate students who are interested to gain experience in robotics field are encouraged to contact Dr. Haghshenas-Jaryani.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Available for working minimum 16 hours per week

• Excellent grades in Statics, Dynamics, and related courses

• Strong programming and CAD modeling skills are desired

Please send your CV and unofficial copy of transcript as a PDF file to Dr. Haghshenas-Jaryani at mahdihj@nmsu.edu, the selected candidates will be contacted accordingly