WHO WE ARE

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Location/Schedule: This position is located with the School of Engineering Medicine in Houston, Texas. This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and may require occasional travel for conferences or meeting.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a closely related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in theoretical and computational mechanics of structures.
• Strong foundation in shell theory, elasticity, and variational mechanics
• Experience developing custom numerical solvers or using advanced finite element platforms (e.g., COMSOL, ABAQUS, ANSYS)
• Expertise in electromagnetic theory and its coupling to continuum mechanical systems
• Proficiency in the numerical analysis of coupled electromechanical systems
• Strong publication record in theoretical and/or computational mechanics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Proficiency in numerical analysis using finite element method (FEM) software (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, or custom FEM codes)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, Julia).
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team

• Research : Develop mathematical and computational models of shell structures under mechanical and electromagnetic loading. Perform theoretical analyses involving nonlinear shell mechanics, differential geometry, and multiphysics coupling. Implement and validate numerical methods (FEM, spectral, or custom solvers) to simulate coupled electromechanical behavior.
• Mentoring: Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in related projects.
• Presentations: Contribute to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and proposal development. Collaborate with faculty and students across mechanical engineering and applied physics.