[ Stanford University 2018 Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoc Fellowship | Fellowship Funding ]
Event details
| Date | 04.03.2018 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The Mechanics and Computation Group (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at Stanford University is seeking applicants for the “Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship.” The Fellow will be given the opportunity to pursue independent research in the general area of solid mechanics, as well as to contribute to ongoing research in the Mechanics and Computation Group. Research activities should be in the field of solid mechanics interpreted broadly, including areas such as additive manufacturing, micro- and nano mechanics, bio-mechanics, and related research directions such as applications of machine learning. Candidates will be given opportunities to develop their teaching experience by designing and teaching a class in the mechanics curriculum. This position might be of particular interest to candidates who are seeking an academic career.
Duration: 2 years, beginning September 2018
Eligibility: Candidates are expected to show outstanding promise in research, as well as strong interest and ability in teaching. They must have received a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment, but not before 2016.
How to Apply: Applicants should prepare a cover letter (one page); a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; brief statements of proposed research (up to three pages) and teaching (one page); and the names and contact information of three recommendation letter writers. Materials should be sent by email to Norma Costello <[email protected]> with the email subject, “Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow search". All documents should be attached as PDFs.
Application Deadline: 04 March 2018 (11 pm PST)
Further information
Duration: 2 years, beginning September 2018
Eligibility: Candidates are expected to show outstanding promise in research, as well as strong interest and ability in teaching. They must have received a Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment, but not before 2016.
How to Apply: Applicants should prepare a cover letter (one page); a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; brief statements of proposed research (up to three pages) and teaching (one page); and the names and contact information of three recommendation letter writers. Materials should be sent by email to Norma Costello <[email protected]> with the email subject, “Stephen Timoshenko Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow search". All documents should be attached as PDFs.
Application Deadline: 04 March 2018 (11 pm PST)
Further information
- More information about the program is available here.
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office.
Practical information
- General public
- Free