Fully Funded PhD Openings

Fully Funded PhD Positions in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering — Fluid Mechanics (Fall 2027)
 

PhD Opportunities in the Flow Physics and Imaging Lab

Position Description:

Multiple PhD positions are available in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to conduct experiments in hypersonic aerodynamics. The position includes full financial support and tuition coverage, pending support from federal agencies. We seek motivated candidates with a BS or MS in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with a track record of executing complex projects and effective communication. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates who have applied for SMART and/or NDSEG fellowships are strongly encouraged to apply. The expected start date is Fall 2027.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong background in mathematics, especially multivariable calculus

  • Experience in project planning and data analysis

  • Quantitative/Verbal percentiles of 80/60 or 90/50 or higher on the GRE

How to Apply:

Apply through the CWRU graduate school, and notify Dr. Bryan Schmidt by email (bryan.e.schmidt@case.edu) after submitting your application. Please title the email as “CWRU-PhD-Application-Hypersonics” in the subject line. If you would like to talk with Dr. Schmidt before submitting your application, he is happy to do so; please contact him via email with the same subject line. If you would like more information about a SMART fellowship and/or help with that application, please contact Dr. Schmidt. The review will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Top candidates will be invited for an interview via Zoom. For details regarding Dr. Schmidt’s research, please visit https://case.edu/engineering/labs/fpi/.