How to join

Ph.D. students:

The research group of Dr. Cody Gonzalez is recruiting two Ph.D. positions for highly motivated and hard-working students interested in soft robotics, multifunctional materials, and design optimization. The students will start either in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. The selected candidates will be expected to conduct high-impact research projects and write strong peer-reviewed papers for publication in top-tier scientific journals.

Research Areas

• Analytical modeling

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Simulations

• Design optimization

• Smart materials

• Coupled smart material mechanisms

• Lithium-ion battery soft actuators

• Liquid crystalline elastomers

• Energy harvesting

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

• Strong mathematical programming background.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis software like COMSOL, ABAQUS, ANSYS, etc.

• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software like Solidworks and hands-on experience with machining.

• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Position Benefits

• Tuition, fees, and health insurance

• Competitive stipend

• Additional funding for research-related travel and conference attendance may be available

How to Apply

• Fill out the application at the link. I will evaluate every application with attachment satisfying my requirements carefully, as I appreciate your patience in going over my webpage and preparing the attachment. I will get back to applicants with skill sets matching my research interests.

The review process will continue until the position is filled.

Undergraduate and master's students:

• We always welcome highly motivated undergraduate and master's students to join.

• To apply, please fill out the following form: Gonzalez Lab Application.

Visiting students and researchers:

• We are also welcoming visiting students and researchers to contact us for short visiting and collaboration.

• Please send your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and representative papers (if any) into one PDF to Dr. Cody Gonzalez via email cody.gonzalez@utsa.edu.