PHD or M.S. Students

Funded Ph.D. or M.S. positions may be available starting the Fall 2025 semester.

Necessary Requirements:

• A B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• A passion to pursue research in nonlinear control theory for applications such as autonomy or rehabilitation robotics, among others.

• Strong written/oral English capabilities.

• A strong academic record.

Preferred:

• Research experience related to control theory, robotics, and/or artificial intelligence.

• Strong programming background (e.g., Matlab, ROS, PyTorch, OpenAI, etc.)

How to Apply:

To apply, please send an email with the subject line "PhD/MS Application - Your full name" to bca0027@auburn.edu and include a single PDF (named "PhD/MS_Application_yourlastname") with the following included: 

• A 1 page cover letter detailing your research interests, future career goals, and how your background fits the CARE Lab.

• A detailed CV that includes your education along with GPA, publications, research background, and related skills.

  • International students should include TOEFL or IELTS scores in their CV

  • If you have take the GRE, include your scores in your CV

• University transcripts (unofficial).

• If desired or applicable, you may include a copy of a relevant scientific publication.

University Requirements and Deadlines

If you are a prospective graduate student that is interested in joining the CARE Lab at Auburn University, please apply to the Auburn University Mechanical Engineering graduate program and mention me in your application statement. Questions regarding admissions and deadlines can be found here.

B.S. Students

The CARE Lab is excited to work with B.S. students that meet the below criteria. Undergraduate students interested in the AU Undergraduate Research Fellowship are encouraged to reach out.

Necessary Requirements:

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• Interest in at least one of the following:

  • Research in control theory, robotics, or rehabilitation.

  • Building robotic or rehabilitative devices.

  • Developing VR-based technologies

  • Performing experiments to validate control designs.

  • Publishing technical papers.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send an email with the subject line "BS Application - Your full name" to bca0027@auburn.edu and include a single PDF (named "BS_Application_yourlastname") with the following included: 

• A 1 page cover letter detailing your research interests, future career goals, and background.

• A resume or CV that includes your education (GPA included), research background, and related skills.

• University transcripts (unofficial).

• If desired or applicable, you may include examples of relevant prior projects or publications.