PhD Opportunities in Fall 2025/Spring 2026 at the University of Central Florida
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Yuxun Ren will start as an assistant professor at the Department of Material Science and Engineering and RISES (Resilient, Intelligent and Sustainable Energy Systems) cluster of the University of Central Florida in Spring 2025. He is inviting two applications for PhD student positions in Material Science and Engineering (Fall, 2025 or Spring, 2026).
About the position:
The candidate is expected to major in Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. The candidate will work on battery-based long duration energy storage at system level and/or material level. Potential research topics include but are not limited to (1) battery management systems, (2) battery data analysis, (3) battery material/cell characterization tools, (4) design of battery packs.
How to apply:
Please visit the following website
graduate.ucf.edu
for details of application package. In the meantime, please send a cover letter, a resume, contact info of three references and TOFEL score (if required) to the lab PI. For applicants with a master’s degree, please also attach a slide/document to introduce research experience.
Important deadlines:
The advantages:
Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the U.S., famous for its world-class infrastructures, nice weather and affordable living cost. While being one of the biggest universities, UCF is a fast-growing R1 institution, with MSE and EE ranking around 50~60 in the nation.
The students in the lab are encouraged to do interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The lab PI is committed to providing support to the students’ research and career. Standard stipends and benefits will be provided. The lab also supports students to travel and present their research at conferences. Interested candidates please contact the lab PI via email/linkedin. Email: [email protected]
About the position:
The candidate is expected to major in Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. The candidate will work on battery-based long duration energy storage at system level and/or material level. Potential research topics include but are not limited to (1) battery management systems, (2) battery data analysis, (3) battery material/cell characterization tools, (4) design of battery packs.
How to apply:
Please visit the following website
graduate.ucf.edu
for details of application package. In the meantime, please send a cover letter, a resume, contact info of three references and TOFEL score (if required) to the lab PI. For applicants with a master’s degree, please also attach a slide/document to introduce research experience.
Important deadlines:
Application Deadline | Fall, 2025 | Spring, 2026 |
Domestic Applicants | July 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
International Applicants | December 1, 2024 | July 1, 2025 |
The advantages:
Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the U.S., famous for its world-class infrastructures, nice weather and affordable living cost. While being one of the biggest universities, UCF is a fast-growing R1 institution, with MSE and EE ranking around 50~60 in the nation.
The students in the lab are encouraged to do interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The lab PI is committed to providing support to the students’ research and career. Standard stipends and benefits will be provided. The lab also supports students to travel and present their research at conferences. Interested candidates please contact the lab PI via email/linkedin. Email: [email protected]
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