Now Hiring: Paid Master’s Student, Biocomposite Materials
We have an open, funded Master’s position to study biocomposite materials, including cellulose fiber extraction and thermally stable polymer composites for injection molding. Interested applicants should reach out to Dr. Tipton using the contact information below.
A number of projects aiming to develop novel materials, additive manufacturing technologies and composite materials for aerospace and other applications are currently available in the laboratory. Postdoctoral researchers, research higher degree (PhD and Masters), honors and undergraduate students are welcome to join our group.
Masters and Honors
The student is required to have a good understanding of materials science, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering – with experience in the field of clean water or composite materials a distinct advantage. He/She will need to demonstrate adaptability to the multidisciplinary nature of the projects. Masters and Honors students are encouraged to contact Roger Tipton to express his/her interest.
PHD
PhD opportunities with government and university-funded scholarships are available each year, both to domestic and international students.
Key criteria
Domestic students – The students should have strong academic track record (including research and write-up) with first class honors. The student’s research and academic background might be in one or more of materials sciences, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and related science disciplines.
International students – For an international student, s/he is expected to have masters and honors degrees with very strong academic and research background in a relevant field. The students are likely to have an overall IELTS score of 7 or above with a minimum of 6.5 score in each band.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Fellowship opportunities are available each year, both to domestic and international candidates.
Key criteria
Students – The students should have strong academic track record (including research and write-up) with first class honors. The student’s research and academic background might be in one or more of materials sciences, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and related science disciplines. S/he is also expected to have at least two research articles in high impact journal of the field.
Address
Performance Materials Lab,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Office: Grigg Hall 218
Lab: EPIC Hall, Room 3186
9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
Contact Information
Call: (440) 463-5202
Email: rtipton2@charlotte.edu
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